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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

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  • Thousands celebrate Ngāti Awa Te Toki Festival

    News Article

    Thousands of people gathered at the Edgecumbe Domain over Labour Weekend for the Ngāti Awa Te Toki Kapa Haka Festival, with fine weather, food trucks, giveaways and powerful performances helping make it a successful celebration of Māori culture.

    • Eastern Bay, Tamara Herdman
    • 30 October 2026
    • 2 minute read

  • Te reo Māori champions honoured at 2026 language awards

    News Article

    Moe Milne, Tom Roa, and Eliza McCartney were among the top recipients recognised for outstanding contributions to te reo Māori at Te Papa.

    • Te Ao Māori News, Whatitiri Te Wake
    • 29 October 2026
    • 2 minute read

  • Te Matatini announces judging panel for 2027 festival

    News Article

    The panel will assess seven aggregate items and nine non aggregate items at Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027, bringing together expertise in traditional Māori performing arts from Aotearoa and Australia.

    • Te Aukaha, Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi
    • 28 October 2026
    • 3 minute watch