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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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
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Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Saturday, 28 March 2026
Te Whenua Moemoeā Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre
News & updates
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Celebrating 40 years of Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau a Apanui
News Article
Four decades on from an idea discussed over drinks at Te Kaha Pub, Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau a Apanui have since grown to be one of the most successful rōpū haka in recent times. Watch Founding members speak about the history of this prestigious rōpū.
- Te Karere
- 27 February 2026
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Te Matakōrero Toru tekau mā tahi
Te Matakōrero
Te Matakōrero shares updates on regional kapa haka competitions, acknowledges flooding impacts, celebrates community dedication to preparation and wellbeing, honours kapa haka legacies, and announces new Te Matatini National Board members.
- Te Matatini
- 23 February 2026
- 20 minute read
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Tattoo opens at Eden Park with global military spectacle
News Article
The world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Showcase kicked off Thursday night at Eden Park, with Te Matatini finalist and crowd favourite Angitu entertaining the crowd.
- Te Matatini
- 20 February 2026
- 2 minute read