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

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Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

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  • Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai

    News Article

    Te Kāhui Maunga and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki hosted more than 110 guests at its final event to thank local sponsors and partners who supported Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.

    • Te Kāhui Maunga and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki
    • 26 July 2025
    • 2 minute read

  • 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

  • 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