Growing up in Waimā as a Waitangi performer | The Regions

“Sometimes being on the grounds feels mamae.” Subscribe to Re: http://bit.ly/subscribe-re 19-year-old Awatea is a dedicated kapa haka performer from the close-knit Waimā community, in the Hokianga area of Northland. After leaving school at 16, she applied for a job to perform at Waitangi. She’s been there ever since and is known for her amazing ability at poi. When she's not on stage, she finds joy in the simple pleasures of her rural lifestyle—feeding her animals, fishing off the rocks, and sharing moments with her boyfriend Sonny. 📍Waimā, Northland 🗺️ The Regions is a docuseries that gives a snapshot of the lives of regional rangatahi in Aotearoa and what matters to them most. 🚨 Watch the series now on TVNZ+ and YouTube    • The Regions   Made with the support of NZ On Air. Re: makes videos, articles and podcasts about the things that matter to young people in Aotearoa. Check out: https://www.renews.co.nz/ Follow Re: on TikTok   / renewsnz   Follow Re: on Instagram:   / renewsnz   Follow Re: on Twitter:   / renews_nz   Follow Re: on Facebook:   / renewsnz