Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 Are Underway! - Click Here to View The Rōpū That Qualify for Te Matatini 2027

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

.

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

Upcoming Events

See all Events

News & updates

See all News

  • Ngā Purapura named Te Kāhui Maunga kapa haka regional champs

    News Article

    Ngā Purapura o Te Taihauāuru have been named as Te Kāhui Maunga regional kapa haka champions in Waitara to qualify for the Te Matatini nationals.

    • 1 News
    • 7 March 2026
    • 3 minute read

  • Celebrating 40 years of Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau a Apanui

    News Article

    Four decades on from an idea discussed over drinks at Te Kaha Pub, Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau a Apanui have since grown to be one of the most successful rōpū haka in recent times. Watch Founding members speak about the history of this prestigious rōpū.

    • Te Karere
    • 27 February 2026

  • Te Matakōrero Toru tekau mā tahi

    Te Matakōrero

    Te Matakōrero shares updates on regional kapa haka competitions, acknowledges flooding impacts, celebrates community dedication to preparation and wellbeing, honours kapa haka legacies, and announces new Te Matatini National Board members.

    • Te Matatini
    • 23 February 2026
    • 20 minute read