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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.

Te Matatini o te Kāhui Maunga.

From Tuesday, 25 February, to Saturday, 1 March, Pukekura/Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth will host Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025. This biennial festival is the world’s largest celebration of traditional Maori performing arts, showcasing the power and beauty of kapa haka at its elite level. 55 kapa haka teams from Aotearoa and Ahitereiria will compete for the coveted title of national champion.

We welcome kaihaka, supporters, whanau and audience to join us for this extraordinary event.

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  • Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 Qualifying Kapa

    News Article

    The National Primary School Kapa Haka competition, Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 ki Mātaatua, is being held in Tauranga Moana. The below rohe have held their qualifying competitions and their respective kapa have been identified to represent their rohe at Te Mana Kuratahi next year. Well done to all kaihaka who participated and acknowledgements to all whānau, tutors, and kura/schools who make it possible for our next generation to experience te ao haka in all its beauty.

    • Te Matatini
    • 20 December 2024
  • Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival 2024

    News Article

    Twenty-six rōpū participated and performed in front of friends, whānau, support teams and the public over the two-day Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival held at Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.

    • Te Matatini
    • 5 December 2024
    • 2 minute read
  • Te Matatini Life Member Tā Pita Sharples recognised by Te Tumu Toi

    News Article

    Congratulations to Tā Pita Sharples who has been recognised at the 2024 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Icon Whakamana Hiranga for Kapa Haka, mau rākau.

    • Te Matatini
    • 5 December 2024
    • 3 minutes