Korimako Background

The Korimako Contest was sponsored originally by a former Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson, Lord Ballantrae, whose express aim was to encourage among Māori pupils a greater command and fluency in the use of spoken English.

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is for bona fide secondary Māori pupils in years 11, 12 and 13 (that is, students who are undertaking a full-time course of study at these levels). For the purposes of the contest, Māori pupils are defined as those of New Zealand Māori descent.

STRUCTURE OF THE KORIMAKO CONTEST:

The contest is in two parts:

• a prepared speech in English of up to eight minutes in length, with a minimum of six minutes.

• an impromptu speech in English of up to three minutes in length, with a five minute period of preparation time. The Korimako Trophy is awarded to the contestant who gains the highest aggregate score for both the prepared and the impromptu speech.

More Important Notes:

Hopefully this will encourage schools to work as a region, and the time saved will help alleviate pressure throughout the duration of the competitions.

For more information click the button below ' PPTA - Ngā Manu Kōrero Handbook 2021 '

This contains ALL information regarding Ngā Manu Kōrero 2021

(Including rules and regualtions of this competition).

Korimako Background

The Korimako Contest was sponsored originally by a former Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson, Lord Ballantrae, whose express aim was to encourage among Māori pupils a greater command and fluency in the use of spoken English.

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is for bona fide secondary Māori pupils in years 11, 12 and 13 (that is, students who are undertaking a full-time course of study at these levels). For the purposes of the contest, Māori pupils are defined as those of New Zealand Māori descent.

STRUCTURE OF THE KORIMAKO CONTEST:

The contest is in two parts:

• a prepared speech in English of up to eight minutes in length, with a minimum of six minutes.

• an impromptu speech in English of up to three minutes in length, with a five minute period of preparation time. The Korimako Trophy is awarded to the contestant who gains the highest aggregate score for both the prepared and the impromptu speech.

More Important Notes:

CUE CARDS - No cue cards, or handheld paper or written aids or props are to be used in either the prepared or impromptu speeches. If used, there will be a penalty of 10 marks deducted.

PROPS - Please note that traditional Māori artefacts (including mere, patu, taiaha, tokotoko, poi) can be used while the kaikōrero is speaking. If anyone is in doubt about what constitutes a traditional artefact, they should consult with their regional coordinator.

ROLE OF THE ROOPU TAUTOKO - During speeches the roopu tautoko must remain silent and may not participate in any way. This includes use of gestures and saying “taiiki e” and similar.

WAIATA TAUTOKO - At the national competitions, regions are encouraged to perform one waiata tautoko for their junior speakers and one waiata tautoko for their senior speakers.

Hopefully this will encourage schools to work as a region, and the time saved will help alleviate pressure throughout the duration of the competitions.

For more information click the button below ' PPTA - Ngā Manu Kōrero Handbook 2021 '

This contains ALL information regarding Ngā Manu Kōrero 2021

(Including rules and regualtions of this competition).

HOST ADDRESS: 2178 West Coast Road, Panguru, Kohukohu, 0492

HOST EMAIL: NMKorero@panguru.school.nz

HOST OFFICE PHONE: (09) 409-5701

Korimako Background

The Korimako Contest was sponsored originally by a former Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson, Lord Ballantrae, whose express aim was to encourage among Māori pupils a greater command and fluency in the use of spoken English.

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is for bona fide secondary Māori pupils in years 11, 12 and 13 (that is, students who are undertaking a full-time course of study at these levels). For the purposes of the contest, Māori pupils are defined as those of New Zealand Māori descent.

STRUCTURE OF THE KORIMAKO CONTEST:

The contest is in two parts:

• a prepared speech in English of up to eight minutes in length, with a minimum of six minutes.

• an impromptu speech in English of up to three minutes in length, with a five minute period of preparation time. The Korimako Trophy is awarded to the contestant who gains the highest aggregate score for both the prepared and the impromptu speech.

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More Important Notes:

CUE CARDS - No cue cards, or handheld paper or written aids or props are to be used in either the prepared or impromptu speeches. If used, there will be a penalty of 10 marks deducted.

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PROPS - Please note that traditional Māori artefacts (including mere, patu, taiaha, tokotoko, poi) can be used while the kaikōrero is speaking. If anyone is in doubt about what constitutes a traditional artefact, they should consult with their regional coordinator.

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ROLE OF THE ROOPU TAUTOKO - During speeches the roopu tautoko must remain silent and may not participate in any way. This includes use of gestures and saying “taiiki e” and similar.

​​

WAIATA TAUTOKO - At the national competitions, regions are encouraged to perform one waiata tautoko for their junior speakers and one waiata tautoko for their senior speakers.

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Hopefully this will encourage schools to work as a region, and the time saved will help alleviate pressure throughout the duration of the competitions.

​

For more information click the button below ' PPTA - Ngā Manu Kōrero Handbook 2021 '

This contains ALL information regarding Ngā Manu Kōrero 2021

(Including rules and regualtions of this competition).

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