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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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  • Te Matakōrero Toru tekau mā tahi

    Te Matakōrero

    Te Matakōrero shares updates on regional kapa haka competitions, acknowledges flooding impacts, celebrates community dedication to preparation and wellbeing, honours kapa haka legacies, and announces new Te Matatini National Board members.

    • Te Matatini
    • 23 February 2026
    • 20 minute read
  • Tattoo opens at Eden Park with global military spectacle

    News Article

    The world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Showcase kicked off Thursday night at Eden Park, with Te Matatini finalist and crowd favourite Angitu entertaining the crowd.

    • Te Matatini
    • 20 February 2026
    • 2 minute read
  • Central Hawke’s Bay kapa haka event attracts a dedicated and enthusiastic crowd despite rain

    News Article

    The organiser of Hawke’s Bay’s Te Kahu o Te Amorangi kapa haka regional competition says the thousands who braved the rain to watch it in Waipukurau made the event a success.

    • NZ Herald
    • 17 February 2026
    • 4 minute read