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
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Saturday, 2 August 2025 - Saturday, 2 August 2025
Te Tai Tokerau Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua Regionals
More information to come
- Papa Hawaiki Stadium
- 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Monday, 4 August 2025 - Monday, 4 August 2025
Te Awakairangi ki Wairarapa Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua Regionals
More information to come
- Brewtown, Upper Hutt
- 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Friday, 8 August 2025 - Friday, 8 August 2025
Manāwatu Horowhenua Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua Regionals
More information to come
- The Arena, Palmerston North
- 8:00am - 5:00pm
News & updates
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Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'
News Article
Since the 1980s, many Māori have called Australia home, having moved across the ditch in search of jobs and opportunities. Now, almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to the continent and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their cu
- Te Ao Māori, Marae
- 8 July 2025
- 2 minute read
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Te Tairāwhiti Kapa Haka - Turanga Wahine Turanga Tane take top honours
News Article
The talent displayed by Tairāwhiti’s rangatahi in a regional competition has shown that kapa haka’s legacy is “alive and thriving”, according to one school staff member.
- Gisborne Herald, Kim Parkinson
- 8 July 2025
- 2 minute read
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Rarotonga schools embrace NZ visitors in heart felt cultural exchange
News Article
Apii Takitumu was honoured to welcome a vibrant group of students and teachers from Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, hailing from the heart of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
- Cook Island News, Teitimoana Tairi
- 7 July 2025
- 2 minute read