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
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue
Upcoming Events
News & updates
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Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 draw announced
News Article
The competition pool line up for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 where 57 kapa haka will compete for the national title has been announced. Te Arikinui, Kuini Nga wai hono I te po, Patron of Te Matatini hosted the live draw...
- Te Matatini
- 8 August 2026
- 2 minute read
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Live Draw Sets the Stage for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027
Media Release
The journey to Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 is reaching another milestone as 57 of the nation's finest kapa haka from Aotearoa and Australia prepare for the official Live Draw, to determine the competition pools for the national festival.
- Te Matatini
- 4 August 2026
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New Award Category At APRA Silver Scrolls
News Article
APRA AMCOS Aotearoa have collaborated with Te Matatini to create an award to honour, uplift and acknowledge kapa haka songwriters whose original te reo Māori compositions carry language, culture and identity across generations: Te Tihi o te Maunga Tito
- APRA AMCOS
- 4 May 2026
- 2 minute read