Te Waka Huia has claimed the title of supreme winner for the fourth time at Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2009. Whāngārā mai Tawhiti were runners-up, followed by third place winners Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau a Apanui.
Due to extreme weather conditions and ensuring safety of the performers and spectators, the organisers have had to postpone all performances today at Te Matatini.
Te Matatini Rua Mano Iwa - Moana AM will be broadcasting live from 3.30pm Thursday 19 Feb 2009, through to announcement of winners about 4pm on Sunday 22 Feb.
Betty commenced her employment as the Kaitakawāenga on Monday 30 April 2001 and after seven years with Te Whakaruruhau ō Ngā Reo Irirangi she tendered her resignation from her position as Kaitakawāenga, with the termination date being 30 January 2009.

Waatea News 7am 02/07/2009
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Waatea National News 9am bulletin on Thursday the 2nd of April 2009
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Meremere Tu Ahiaha - Kingi Taurua discusses with the Reverend Doctor Hone Kaa, proposed referendum to change the anti smacking provisions that were brought about by the repeal of section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961. Broadcast on 1 April 2009 - Waate 603AM.
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