The Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competition began in 1965, and was first known as the Korimako Contest. It was sponsored by the former Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson – the Lord Ballantrae.

The aim of the Korimako Contest was to encourage a greater command and fluency of spoken English amongst secondary Māori students.

In 2004, the National Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competition was hosted by the Manawatu – Horowhenua rohe at the Arena Manawatu in Palmerston North. 

Chair:   Tihirau Shepherd, Tumuaki, Hato Paora

National Secretary/Project Manager :  Rawiri Tinirau, Assistant Lecturer, Massey University

Treasurer:   Sandra Hills, Bursar, Hato Paora College

Sub-committees

Accommodation:	Kura Edwardson - Turakina Māori Girls’ College, Marton
Collation:	Bernie Savage - Te Puni Kōkiri, Palmerston North
	Nan Lawton-Wharehinga - Tertiary Education Commission, Palmerston North
Marketing/Stalls:	Doug Mohi - St. Peter’s College, Palmerston North
Media:	Whetū Rangihaeata - Dannevirke High School, Dannevirke
Pōwhiri:	Manahi Paewai & Tina Todd - Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tāmaki Nui ā Rua
	Denise Marshall - Palmerston North Girls’ High School
	Maria Rouru - Awatapu College, Palmerston North
Stage:	Tū Pewhairangi - Palmerston North Boys’ High School
	Dawson Tamatea - Palmerston North Boys’ High School
Venue:	Piripi & Tiwha Blake - Freyberg High School, Palmerston North

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Ngā Manu Kōrero 2004 results

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