Kaupapa

Our kaupapa relates to the values and principles we wish to foster within the Hawkes Bay Youth Theatre
whanau.

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We ask that you contribute to nurturing these values, so that HaBYT can continue as an integrated and happy community.

Whakaiti - Humility. Striving to lift others up while graciously and quietly receiving praise or encouragement. Abstaining from boasting or dominating the space (‘soaking up the oxygen’).

Whanaungatanga - Fostering the sense of deep and authentic connection, creating a close knit family within the whole. Inclusive of everyone.

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Kaitiakitanga - The notion of the long journey, with a clear direction but the need for patience when waiting for results. Preservation and care for the collective future generations.

Manawanui - To be consistent, committed, courageous. Committing to creative exploration with courage, maturity and genuine curiosity.

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Kia Hora te Marino

Our class karakia we begin with

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Kia hora te marino

Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana

Hei huarahi mā tātou i te rangi nei

Aroha atu

Aroha mai

Tātou i ā tātou katoa

Hui ē!

Tāiki ē!

May peace be widespread

May the seas be like greenstone

A pathway for us all this day

Let us show respect for each other

For one another

Bind us all together!