Mō Mātou About Us

Te Matatini Society Incorporated is the national organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand responsible for fostering, 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.

  • Tō Mātou Tira Our People

    Meet the team of people at Te Matatini Society Incorporated, including our patron, life members, governance groups and leadership team, who work tirelessly to foster, develop and protect traditional Māori performing arts.

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  • Te Pītau Whakarei Our Strategy

    Te Pītau Whakarei is our 2017-2027 Strategic Plan which aims to foster prosperity through the growth of Māori culture and identity, contribute positively to Māori performance in relation to the wellbeing index, and support the economic growth of Kapa Haka

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  • Te Kohinga Pukapuka Publications and Research

    Our research and reporting provide an evidence-base for decision-making that enables us to foster, support and grow Kapa Haka in the pursuit of excellence.

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  • Te Rōpū The Organisation

    The membership of the Te Matatini Society Incorporated is currently made up of 13 rohe societies that provide Kapa Haka leadership at the regional level, and 16 staff based in Wellington, New Zealand.

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