Manu with Mana- RIPEKA

Meet Ripeka- a finalist at the Z Manu World Champs and winner of the Tauranga Manu Comp. Filmed at Kaituna Awa (known locally as Pā Road), Ripeka shares her love for bombing, the importance of passing on manu skills through generations, and why checking before you bomb is key. With so many kids swimming here, she reminds us to stay alert- always supervise tamariki, respect the water, and never turn your back on the awa. 💦 Manu with Mana celebrates the people, places, and stories behind Aotearoa’s favourite splash.