Live draw of Te Matatini Kapa Haka
Festival 2011 announced
Three day draw for the next
international Kapa Haka Festival to
be held in Gisborne in 2011.
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Our History
Objectives
Originally, Te Matatini’s principal purpose was to produce a biennial National Kapa Haka Festival. The National Festival continues to be a primary focus of Te Matatini but the role of Te Matatini has been expanded to include other important objectives. The principal objectives for 2009/2010 are:
- Kapa Haka Development: To support and strengthen kapa haka at a regional level, amongst senior groups, primary and secondary schools and Taikura.
- Fostering Excellence: To develop and foster excellence in kapa haka and other Māori performing arts.
- Promoting Māori Performing Arts: To show case and promote Māori performing arts at a national and international level.
- Organisational Development: To establish a governance and management structure to support the future direction of Te Matatini.
