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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  • Te Tauihu celebrates 50 years of kapa haka

    News Article

    Whaea Jane du Feu is not often lost for words. But asked to sum up the impact of the growth of kapa haka in Te Tauihu over the past 55 years, she pauses.

    • Te Manu Korihi, RNZ
    • 9 August 2025
    • 3 minute read

  • Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai

    News Article

    Te Kāhui Maunga and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki hosted more than 110 guests at its final event to thank local sponsors and partners who supported Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.

    • Te Kāhui Maunga and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki
    • 26 July 2025
    • 2 minute read

  • Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

    News Article

    Since the 1980s, many Māori have called Australia home, having moved across the ditch in search of jobs and opportunities. Now, almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to the continent and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their cu

    • Te Ao Māori, Marae
    • 8 July 2025
    • 2 minute read