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
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Friday, 27 February 2026 - Saturday, 28 February 2026
Mataatua Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Te Kāeaea o Taiwhakaea (Ruby Park), Whakatane
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Saturday, 7 March 2026 - Saturday, 7 March 2026
Te Kāhui Maunga Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Clifton Park, Waitara
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Friday, 13 March 2026 - Saturday, 14 March 2026
Te Arawa Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Rotorua International Stadium
News & updates
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Central Hawke’s Bay kapa haka event attracts a dedicated and enthusiastic crowd despite rain
News Article
The organiser of Hawke’s Bay’s Te Kahu o Te Amorangi kapa haka regional competition says the thousands who braved the rain to watch it in Waipukurau made the event a success.
- NZ Herald
- 17 February 2026
- 4 minute read
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First Major International Event supported by Te Matatini for 2026
News Article
Over 75 years the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been a global celebration of culture and unity, with kapa haka playing an active role. This year, Ngā Tūmanako and Angitū will perform with the Tattoo in Brisbane and Auckland respectively.
- Te Matatini
- 5 February 2026
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Te Matakōrero - Toru tekau
News Article
We reflect on a busy year of kapa haka connection, resilience and community across Aotearoa, thank contributors, shares special 2025 moments and photos, and send festive season wishes while looking ahead with energy to 2026 and the next festival.
- Te Matatini
- 16 December 2025
- 15 minute read