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This contest commemorates the late Sir Turi Carroll, revered Kahungunu leader who stood firmly in both worlds. For many years he was Chairman of the Wairoa County Council. His last sphere of influence was as inaugural Chairman of the New Zealand Māori Council, a position he filled with distinction, and one of great benefit to Māoridom. The trophy was presented by Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa in 1980. Reference Ngā Manu Kōrero, PPTA (2000).

Tā Turi Kara Background

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is for bona fide secondary Māori pupils in years 9 and 10 (that is, students who are undertaking a full-time course of study at these levels) and the conditions are the same as for the Korimako contest, except there is no impromptu section.

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STRUCTURE OF THE SIR TURI CARROLL CONTEST:

The contest is in one part – a prepared speech in English of up to 6 minutes in length with a minimum of 4 minutes. There is no impromptu section.

 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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