Pepeha: (Who I am , atraditional introduction)
Ko Makeo te maunga -Makeo is my mountan
ko Waiaua te awa - Waiaua is my river
Te Arawa te waka - Te Arawa is my Canoe
ko omarumutu te marae -Omarumutu is my anscestral house
ko Titamure te tangata -Titamure is my anscestor
ko Ngati Ruatakena te hapu -Ngati Ruatakena is my sub tribe
Ko whakatohea te iwi -Whakatohea is my tribe
Ko Pam Hata toku ingoa -My name is Pam Hata
Pam Hata (Pamela Hata-McLeay) is an independent solo artist, singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. She brings together the sounds of her home in Aotearoa New Zealand with the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast of NSW in a bilingual culture show that celebrates diversity and community.
With infectious energy and humor, Pam blends R&B, roots, pop and alternative folk. Her soulful, uplifting performances feature covers and originals in both te reo Māori and English, with songs centered on peace, love, unity and social justice. its interactive and fun for al ages with optional workshops available.
cultural workshops
Pam's culture workshops are a hit! She shares traditional stories, crafts, music, and dance, creating a unique cultural experience for all ages. Highlights include:
Poi making workshops
Traditional language classes starting with a reconnection to "who I am"
Storytelling sessions
Weaving demonstrations
haka workshops
