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

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Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

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  • This year's Te Matatini biggest yet

    News Article

    The impact evaluation report showed that Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga held in February in Ngāmotu New Plymouth, brought just under $24 million into Taranaki - $3 million less than forecasted but still the highest contribution from a festival to date.

    • Te Ao Māori News, Pokere Paewai
    • 5 June 2025
    • 3 minute read

  • Bill’s journey - guiding generations of young Māori through kapa haka, Te Matatini

    News Article

    Bill Nathan as he was in 2005 in Wellington. File photo / Ross Giblin.

    • Te Ao Māori News - Joel Maxwell, Stuff
    • 2 June 2025
    • 2 minute read

  • Te Matakōrero - Rua tekau mā whā

    Te Mataorero

    Te Matakōrero - Rua tekau mā whā. This issue announces the release of the Te Matatini 2025 Impact Evaluation Report, celebrates the achievements of rangatahi, recognises the benefits of kapa haka thanks to those behind the scenes, and lists the many kapa

    • Te Matatini
    • 30 May 2025
    • 10 minute read