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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Monday, 22 February 2027 - Saturday, 27 February 2027
Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 Festival
- Hopuhopu Sports Park, 451 Old Taupiri Road, Ngāruawāhia 3792
- Times vary
- Paid event
News & updates
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Kapa haka songwriters finally have their own award
News Article
Dame Hinewehi Mohi says the finalists are just a small sample of the work being done by songwriters.
- RNZ, Māpuna
- 14 September 2026
- 3 minute read
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Competition Pools Set for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 Following Official Live Draw
Media Release
Competition Pools Set for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 Following Official Live Draw
- Te Matatini
- 11 August 2026
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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