Mana motuhake ki te kāinga Matatū, Mataora, Matatini ki te ao

Ko wai mātou? Who are we?

Te Matatini Society Incorporated is the national organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand responsible for fostering excellence, developing and protecting traditional Māori performing arts.

Ki te whāngai, ki te manaaki, ki te whakatipu I ngā mahi Kapa Haka kia pūāwai ki ōna taumata.

Fostering, supporting and growing Kapa Haka in the pursuit of excellence.

Congratulations to Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue for being declared overall winner of Te Matatini 2025

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Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

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  • Carl Ross CEO - Aroha Noa Interview by Waatea News

    News Article

    A new report, Aroha Noa ki te Ao, has been released highlighting the transformative power of kapa haka in strengthening identity, fostering healing, and building whānau resilience.

    • Waatea News
    • 8 September 2025
  • Te Kāhui Maunga hand over the Mauri of Te Matatini to Tainui Waka

    Media Release

    Te Kāhui Maunga hand over the mauri of Te Matatini to Tainui waka, marking the transition to 2027 at Hopuhopu. The mauri ceremony occurred at Ngaaruawaahia on the final day of the first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

    • Te Matatini
    • 6 September 2025
  • Te Kōpuretanga Scholarships - investing in future leaders

    News Article

    Te Wānanga o Aotearoa acknowledged scholarship recipients in August at their Te Kōpuretanga Scholarships Award Ceremony – including the Te Matatini year one and year two scholarships.

    • Te Matatini
    • 5 September 2025
    • 4 minute read