Tā Himi Henare Background
The Sir James Henare Memorial Trophy commemorates the late Sir James Clendon Tau Henare, revered Kaumatua of Te Tai Tokerau.
Sir James Henare was an outstanding orator in both Māori and English. He was a respected National Leader who promoted the Māori Language throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The objectives for this section are to give greater impetus and status to both the Māori and English languages and for both languages to enhance each other.
Sourced From: Ngati Hine a Hineamaru.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all students in Years 11, 12, & 13.The objective of the contest is to give greater impetus and status to both the Māori and English languages, and for both languages to enhance each other as used by Tā Himi Henare himself.
STRUCTURE OF THE TĀ HIMI HENARE CONTEST:
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A prepared speech in Māori and English – up to 12 minutes in length.
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Two minutes – Tauparapara, mihi
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Five minutes – Kaupapa in Māori
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Five minutes – Kaupapa in English
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You must begin your main topic in Māori
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The English must not merely repeat what has been said in Māori but should enhance or elaborate on it.
More Important Notes:
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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.
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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.