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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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
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Te Matakōrero Toru tekau mā rua
Te Matakōrero
This Te Matakōrero features updates on regional competitions, kapa highlights, upcoming events, and kaupapa across Aotearoa—showcasing the people, stories, and momentum driving te ao haka forward.
- Te Matatini
- 1 April 2026
- 10 minute read