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At Kapa Haumanu, we ask how kapa haka can empower whaanau to navigate life’s challenges through emotional regulation and connection to cultural identity. Our Kapa Haka Therapy programmes are more than just about expressing emotions – they equip whaanau with the tools to manage and regulate their feelings, which in turn informs decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being in everyday life.

Supporting Every Aspect of Life

Kapa Haka Therapy teaches skills that go beyond the kapa. The rhythm, movement, and wairua of kapa haka help participants build emotional resilience, develop greater self-awareness, and strengthen cultural pride. Whether it’s dealing with everyday stress, managing emotions at home or work, or building stronger relationships, kapa haka becomes a foundation for holistic well-being that extends into all areas of life.

This therapy is for anyone who wants to improve their emotional, mental, and spiritual health, no matter their age, background, or experience. Whether you’re a rangatahi looking for ways to cope with stress at school, a pakeke seeking more emotional balance at work, or a whaanau wanting to deepen connections with each other, Kapa Haka Therapy can be a transformative experience.

Examples of who this therapy might benefit include:

   •   Parents who are juggling work, children, and whaanau responsibilities, and need ways to better regulate stress and emotions at home.

   •   Rangatahi who may be navigating difficult emotions, peer pressure, or uncertainty, and need tools to express themselves safely and positively.

   •   Kaumaatua looking for ways to connect more deeply with their cultural roots while improving their emotional well-being and finding balance in later life.

   •   Professionals who experience high-pressure environments and want to improve their emotional management and communication skills.

   •   Individuals recovering from trauma or loss, looking for a culturally-grounded way to heal and move forward with their lives.

Our Mission

To provide a culturally safe and therapeutic environment where whaanau can connect with Te Ao Maaori, while building the skills to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Our programmes are designed to create real-life benefits that ripple into whaanau, work, and community settings.

Our Kaituku Haumanu

Our Kaituku Haumanu guide whaanau through a Kapa Haka journey, supporting them in transferring the emotional regulation and self-awareness gained through kapa haka into their daily lives. Through kapa haka, participants explore emotional expression and management in a safe space, gaining insights that benefit their relationships, work, and personal growth.