Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha - Information Available Here

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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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  • More than words - learning te reo Māori

    News Article

    Kapa haka is another important part of the curriculum, helping students develop language skills while connecting with Māori history, culture and contemporary issues.

    • Sun Live, Rosalie Liddle Crawford
    • 28 October 2026
    • 3 minute read

  • Te Matatini Announces 2027 Judges for National Kapa Haka Festival

    Media Release

    Te Matatini has announced the judging panel for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027, bringing together experts in traditional Māori performing arts from Aotearoa and Australia.

    • Te Matatini
    • 27 October 2026
    • 2 minute read

  • Kapa haka vision grows at Hakanuiā

    News Article

    Kapa haka will one again bring Ngāti Kahungunu whānau together this November and December.

    • Hawke's Bay Today, Ruth Wong
    • 26 October 2026
    • 2 minute read