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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

Upcoming Events

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  • Thursday, 19 February 2026 - Saturday, 21 February 2026

    Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Auckland 2026

    One of the world’s most spectacular and iconic live events, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, marches exclusively and for the first time ever into Auckland in celebration of its 75th anniversary.

    Featuring over 1,000 of the world’s finest performers, led by the magnificent Massed Pipes and Drums from UK Military regiments!

    Eden Park will proudly host a full-scale production of the Tattoo’s milestone show The Heroes Who Made Us — complete with its signature Scottish bagpipes, stirring anthems, massed military bands, Tattoo Dancers, and international performers from across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

    Get ready for emotionally charged entertainment as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings together the best of Scottish tradition and spirit with cultural performances from a global cast for an experience like no other.

    • Auckland, Eden Park
    • 08.00pm
    • Paid event

  • Friday, 27 February 2026 - Saturday, 28 February 2026

    Mataatua Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition

    • Te Kāeaea o Taiwhakaea (Ruby Park), Whakatane

  • Saturday, 7 March 2026 - Saturday, 7 March 2026

    Te Kāhui Maunga Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition

    • Clifton Park, Waitara

News & updates

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  • Central Hawke’s Bay kapa haka event attracts a dedicated and enthusiastic crowd despite rain

    News Article

    The organiser of Hawke’s Bay’s Te Kahu o Te Amorangi kapa haka regional competition says the thousands who braved the rain to watch it in Waipukurau made the event a success.

    • NZ Herald
    • 17 February 2026
    • 4 minute read

  • First Major International Event supported by Te Matatini for 2026

    News Article

    Over 75 years the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been a global celebration of culture and unity, with kapa haka playing an active role. This year, Ngā Tūmanako and Angitū will perform with the Tattoo in Brisbane and Auckland respectively.

    • Te Matatini
    • 5 February 2026

  • Te Matakōrero - Toru tekau

    News Article

    We reflect on a busy year of kapa haka connection, resilience and community across Aotearoa, thank contributors, shares special 2025 moments and photos, and send festive season wishes while looking ahead with energy to 2026 and the next festival.

    • Te Matatini
    • 16 December 2025
    • 15 minute read