Spoken Word Poetry event - free
Come and enjoy this session of spoken word poetry at Highland Park Library Sunday 18 September 11am - 12pm.
Spoken word Poetry encompasses the very essence of oral storytelling, creativity, change and connection.
Representing Papakura and the experiences and storytelling of who they are as Māori and children of the pacific, are:
Ivy (Te Rarawa/Ngati Wairere), Hari (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Paoa, Te Arawa) and Taikehu (Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto) are three of six poets representing Papakura High school in the inter-high school spoken word poetry competition, Word the Frontline - Grand Finals.
Sheldon Rua (Waikato/Tainui, Sa Papali'i) 3 x National HHI champ, SAPC, Word: The Front-Line coach/alumni and Youth advocate,
And Storyteller, people weaver, poet, mentor & educator Zech Soakai (Ha'ato'u, Ha'apai, Tonga/Poutasi, Falealili, Samoa) will be Mcing.
Come and enjoy ...
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With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.4% Yes
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22% No
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