Hui Takatāpui 2010 - He Puarere Mai Tawhiti.

Hui Takatāpui 2010 - Wellington, 29 - 31 October, Pipitea Marae. The National Takatāpui Awards, 30 October, The Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa. Hui Takatāpui is an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen the sexual and gender diversity of Māori, especially rangatahi. Hui Takatāpui 2010 will focus on the health and well-being of Māori and aims to increase Māori support for HIV prevention as well as providing leadership and advice on issues for takatāpui. Hui Takatāpui 2010 will also provide opportunities for Māori to network, have fun, play sport and be entertained in a safe and supportive social environment. The National Takatāpui Awards are presented at a black tie event to recognise outstanding achievement in the takatāpui community. Building on the success of the event in 2009, this year's awards will presented at the Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa on the final night of the hui. The National Takatāpui awards recognise achievement in areas including sport, fashion and design, dance, and kapahaka. A Lifetime Achievement Award is presented at the event for overall community service in front of an audience of hundreds of hui attendees, media, invited guests, and general public. Past recipients of National Takatāpui Awards include Tamati Coffey, Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Mahinarangi Tocker, Louisa Wall, and Miss Ribena. The evening will begin with red carpet inteviews by Miss Jaye Glam, followed by award-winning meals, cocktails, champagne and live entertainment including Lisa Tomlin, kapahaka and Pacific dance performances. visit www.nzaf.org.nz/huitakatapui for me details

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