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Play It Strange Waiata MÄori Competition 2026 (Online)
Dates: Sun, 1 February 2026 - Sun, 21 June 2026
This competition invites Year 9-13 secondary school students to share their kÅrero and bring reo rangatira to life through waiata. The waiata must incorporate te reo MÄori – whether it’s a few kupu (words) or the entire waiata.
This year's competition will be judged by a panel of judges. The recording quality of the entry is not taken into account in the judging process.
1st place wins:
1:1 mentor session with a competition judge
Performance at our Annual Awards
Artist Development session with Sacha Vee
ALL finalists will have their song recorded in a professional recording studio (one day up to the value of $850+GST) to go on the 2026 Waiata MÄori Competition digital album.
Location
June 2026
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