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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

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Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

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  • 30 years of Tino Rangatiratanga - Alfriston College Makes History

    News Article

    It was a milestone celebration of te reo Māori, kapa haka, rangatahi talent and cultural identity as Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga marked 30 years, with Alfriston College in South Auckland hosting the prestigious event for the first time.

    • Waatea Digital, Matthew Tukaki
    • 22 October 2026
    • 2 minute read

  • Day 2 of Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga

    News Article

    Manaaki, aroha and Māoritanga on display at Day 2 of Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga

    • Te Karere TVNZ
    • 20 October 2026
    • 3 minute watch

  • Te Whānau a Apanui celebrate 40 years

    News Article

    Kaihaka both past and present from Te Whānau a Apanui were at Ōtūwhare Marae over the weekend to celebrate and reflect on the legacy that has built the kapa to its current form as three-time Te Matatini Champs.

    • Te Karere TVNZ, Te Okiwa McLean
    • 20 October 2026
    • 5 minute watch