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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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  • New Award Category At APRA Silver Scrolls

    News Article

    APRA AMCOS Aotearoa have collaborated with Te Matatini to create an award to honour, uplift and acknowledge kapa haka songwriters whose original te reo Māori compositions carry language, culture and identity across generations: Te Tihi o te Maunga Tito

    • APRA AMCOS
    • 4 May 2026
    • 2 minute read

  • Te Matakōrero Toru tekau mā rua

    Te Matakōrero

    This Te Matakōrero features updates on regional competitions, kapa highlights, upcoming events, and kaupapa across Aotearoa—showcasing the people, stories, and momentum driving te ao haka forward.

    • Te Matatini
    • 1 April 2026
    • 10 minute read

  • Koeke set the scene on first day of Te Arawa Kapa Haka regionals

    News Article

    Pakeke from across Te Arawa waka are setting the standard on the first day of the Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regional Competition, before the competitive senior groups take the stage. Aukaha reporter Maioha Panapa has more from Te Kaitao o Rangipare in Rotorua.

    • Te Karere
    • 16 March 2026
    • 3 minutes