About 1,000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori.
A celebration of sport and te reo Māori, the event is back after a three-year break.
Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to Hāwera to catch the Ki O Rahi competition.
