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Purpose#
The purpose of the competitions is to inspire ākonga to explore, honour, and creatively express the legacy of Second Lieutenant Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC and the 28th (Māori) Battalion. This is done through waiata, haka, toi Māori and video storytelling that strengthens cultural identity, whakapapa, historical understanding, and pride in te ao Māori.
He mea whakaaweawe i te ākonga kia hura, kia whakanui, kia auaha hoki ki te whakaatu i te whakareretanga o Rūtene Tuarua Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC me te Ope Taua 28 (Māori) mā te waiata, haka, toi Māori, ataata anō hoki hei whakapūmau i te tuakiri, i te whakapapa, i te hitōria, i te ngākau whakahī ki te ao Māori.
Any Ministry of Education staff member or board member whose tamariki | children is entering these competitions must email us to declare any conflict of interest before entering.
Email: [email protected]
Who can apply#
- Entrants must be of Māori descent or whakapapa to a recognised Māori iwi.
- Competitions are open to ākonga | students in Years 7 to 13.
- You can submit your project as an individual, a team or a kura | school.
- You must be enrolled at a registered school | kura or have a certificate of exemption from enrolment at a registered school if you are homeschooled.
This project should be led by ākonga. No professional assistance is allowed.
Categories#
Each competition has 2 prize categories:
- te reo Māori
- English or bilingual.
Entries in te reo Māori must be submitted with English subtitles.
Kaupapa | Themes#
There are 4 themes for participants to choose from.
- A tūpuna | ancestor or member of the 28th (Māori) Battalion from your rohe | region. Compose a waiata or produce a video about them and tell us what makes that person a tāonga to you, your whānau, kura, community, hapū or iwi.
- 28th (Māori) Battalion event and/or company. Compose a waiata or produce a video about a 28th (Māori) Battalion event and/or company (A, B, C, D and HQ). What made it special to you and your rohe?
- The price of citizenship. Compose a waiata or produce a video on the contribution of Māori to World War I and/or World War II. Think about why you and your whānau did or did not support the war.
- The wāhine of the 28th Māori Battalion. Compose a waiata or produce a video about a wāhine or pouaru and the significant role she played in supporting the 28th (Māori) Battalion, their whānau and rohe, during and/or post-war.
Judging criteria#
Key criteria the judges will focus on include whether the entry:
- demonstrates consideration of the guidance for applicants
- tells a story (whether the audience gets a sense of the 28th (Māori) Battalion member or unit being researched)
- evokes an emotional response
- creates a video or writes a waiata that is either entertaining or thought-provoking
- uses artistic flair, originality and creativity.
Prizes#
Prize pool for both competitions and categories#
| Prizes | For the student/s | For a nominated school, kura or homeschool parent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Up to $1,060 | Up to $510 | Up to $1,570 |
| Second | Up to $840 | Up to $420 | Up to $1,260 |
| Third | Up to $520 | Up to $280 | Up to $800 |
Recognition and prizes are awarded to all individuals listed on the entry form.
Prize payments will be sent to the school’s bank account that we have on record. The school or kura is responsible for making sure the payment is distributed correctly.
Resources#
Waiata, haka, plays, films, documentaries, war memorials, letters, artefacts and other tāonga are held in libraries, archive centres, museums, with whānau and at marae.
Connect with people in your rohe for advice.
There is also information online for you to explore.
How to apply#
- Upload your video
To enter a competition, upload your video to YouTube and save it as 'Unlisted'.
- Download and complete an entry and consent form
A parent or legal guardian must complete a consent form for each person featured in your entry.
- Send us your entry
You must email it to us and include:
- a link to the video or waiata composition from YouTube and saved as ‘Unlisted’
- the completed entry and consent form
- the captions and transcript of your video or waiata composition.
Email: [email protected]
What to include in your entry#
All entries must begin with a 10-second full screen title that includes the following information:
- all contributors
- school name
- school location
- title of video
- total running time.
The entry should be no longer than 5 minutes, including the opening and closing credits, references, and music.
Captions and transcript
All entries must include captions and a separate transcript.
A transcript is a text version of the content of your entry. Transcripts for entries in Te Reo Māori must include an English translation.
Captions appear on screen as the video plays, showing what is being said and describing other important events that happen in the video.
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Contact
If you need help with submitting your entry, email us.
