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JAMES
TUAPUTA
~ THE FACE OF THE CULTURAL VILLAGE
James is our longest serving staff member and has been with
the Cultural Village since its inception in 1988. He has quite
rightly been described as the face of the Cultural Village.
Our visitors will first meet James as the driver of Cultural
Village bus as they are picked up from their accommodation.
James is the guide in the fishing, carving and highly popular
coconut hut. He is also our star performer in our show while
you sit and enjoy your lunch. James is married to Mama Tuaputa
and they have five children; Mata, Lois, James Jnr, Joseph
& Rachel.
MAMA
TUAPUTA ~ OUR COSTUME EXPERT
Mama is a highly skilled costume designer and is responsible
for making all the costumes at the Village. Visitors will
first meet Mama at front reception as they purchase their
tickets for the tour. Mama is the guide in the Maori medicine
and weaving hut and also performs in the show. Mama is married
to James and they have five children.
KURA
MARII PERA ~ HEAD CHEF
Kura has been with the Village for many years. She is responsible
for preparing the lovely lunch our visitors enjoy at show
time. Kura is also the guide in the costume hut and performs
during the show. Kura is married to Matai Pera. KURA
IS ON THE LEFT OF THE PHOTO
DINAH
TUAPUTA ~ GUIDE/DANCER
Dinah has also been with the Village for many years. Visitors
will first meet Dinah at the front reception area as she welcomes
them into the Village. Dinah is the guide in the cooking hut
and is a sister of James & Isa (below). DINAH
IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PHOTO
ISA
TUAPUTA ~ DANCER
Isa is our lovely quiet & shy dancer at show time. She
helps out with general duties before the tour begins and can
be seen getting our ‘Are Karioi’ (house of entertainment)
ready for the lunch and show where she performs. Isa is a
sister of James & Dinah.
REPAIO
APOLLO ~ GROUNDSMAN/DRUMMER
Paio is our gentle groundsman and the most recent member of
our family at the Village. Visitors will get to meet Paio
at show time.
We
also have David, Travel and Tai join our team at show time
to drum and dance in the show.
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