Competition Rules

These competition rules were last updated and approved by the National Board in January 2026.

Ngā Ture O Te Whakataetae Ā-Motu

Upcoming Events

Friday, 17 April 2026 - Saturday, 18 April 2026

Tainui Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
Saturday, 18 April 2026

Rangitāne Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North
Thursday, 23 April 2026 - Friday, 24 April 2026

Kia Hukere te Hoe! Te Tau Ihu Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition

Te Mana Kuratahi Qualifiers take place on Thursday 23rd April. Senior Kapa Haka Qualifiers take place Friday 24th April.
- Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000

News & updates

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
Koeke set the scene on first day of Te Arawa Kapa Haka regionals

News Article

Pakeke from across Te Arawa waka are setting the standard on the first day of the Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regional Competition, before the competitive senior groups take the stage. Aukaha reporter Maioha Panapa has more from Te Kaitao o Rangipare in Rotorua.
- Te Karere
- 16 March 2026
- 3 minutes
He Tānga Manawa: Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regionals 1997

News Article

In anticipation for the prestigious Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regionals this weekend, we throw it back to 1997, where we take a look at some of the rōpū haka that reigned supreme at the Te Arawa regionals of the time.
- Te karere
- 16 March 2026
- 3 minutes