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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Monday, 22 February 2027 - Saturday, 27 February 2027
Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 Festival
- Hopuhopu Sports Park, 451 Old Taupiri Road, Ngāruawāhia 3792
- Times vary
- Paid event
News & updates
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Standing proud – Te Matatini takes the joy of Māori culture to the world
News Article
Kapa haka is more than a performing art – it’s also a fitness programme, a language school an economic powerhouse and a foundation of our national identity.
- AirNZ, Kia Ora Magazine, Jane Binsley
- 1 October 2026
- 5 minute read
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Watson Ohia appointed Chief Judge for Te Matatini 2027
News Article
One of kapa haka's most experienced judges has been appointed chief judge for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha
- Te Karere TVNZ
- 29 September 2026
- 1:10 watch
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Watson Ohia Chief Judge for Te Matatini Festival 2027
Media Release
Te Matatini Chief Executive Carl Ross has confirmed Watson Ohia as Kaiwhiriwhiri Matua (Chief Judge) for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha, the 2027 National Kapa Haka Festival being held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawāhia in February.
- Te Matatini
- 28 September 2026
- 2 minute read