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Estella Tawha-Davis
(Director/Kaitukuhaumanu/Counsellor/Kapa Haka Kaiako/Tutor)
Ngaati Maahanga/Waikato-Tainui/ Ngaati Raukawa/Ngaati Maiotaki/Ngaati Toarangatira
Estella is the founder and Director of Kapa Haumanu. She has been doing kapa haka since 1995, performing with kapa such as Te Korowaiwhakamana, Te Mataahauariki, Te Rourou Kura, Te Maanu Waka and Kia Ngaawari.
Estella holds a Bachelor of Counselling degree and is extremely passionate about serving her community and providing safe access to Te Ao Maaori, connection and healing for whanau.
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Te Haupai Davis
(Kaitukuhaumanu/Counsellor/Kapa Haka Kaiako/Tutor)
Waikato-Tainui/NgaatiManiapoto/Ngaati Kahungunu/Te Whaanau-A-Apanui/Niue - Liku/Samoa - Savaii
Te Haupai has been the co-facilitator of Kapa Haumanu since 2019. He has been doing kapahaka since 1999, holds a Bachelor of Counselling Degree and is a Provisional Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Te Haupai was born and raised in Otara, South Auckland and is passionate about all things Te Ao Maaori and representing his community.