Launched in 2004 as an opportunity for Ministry of Justice staff to celebrate waiata, te reo and tikanga Māori, Te Kōnohete 2013 saw 16 kapa haka rōpū from across the public sector take part in this unique event.

A festival for public sector agencies, Te Kōnohete celebrates Māori culture and strengthens interagency whakawhanaungatanga. Te Puni Kōkiri was represented by national office and regional office staff with support from some Te Māngai Pāho colleagues whose workplace is now situated at Te Puni Kōkiri House. Te Kōnohete is a growing festival; the Ministry of Primary Industries took part for the first time this year.

image: Te Puni Kōkiri performing at Te Kōnohete.