Hawaiki Hou Our Strategy

Ngā wāhanga arotaki rautaki | Strategic Focus Areas

To reach our vision of Mana Motuhake ki Te Kāinga, Matatū, Mataora, Matatini ki Te Ao, we will focus on three strategic focus areas:

• Kapa led, rohe enabled, Te Matatini supported
• Growing the haka economy
• Te Matatini ki Te Ao

Te wāhanga hua matua | Key Result Areas

Hawaiki Hou sets out six Key Result Areas (KRAs), each of which includes:

• The long-term vision for 2040
• Our strategy for getting there
• Year 1-2 actions

Mana Motuhake ki ngā rohe | Rohe support

Empowering rohe to lead the growth and development of kapa haka in ways that reflect their unique aspirations, while strengthening wellbeing, capability, and intergenerational knowledge within their rohe.

In the first two years, Te Matatini will:

• deliver a wellbeing survey following Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha National Kapa Haka Festival 2027
• consider introduction of a Rohe Equity Index, where Rohe Support Funding is determined by a variety of inputs
• work with rohe to understand whether any tailored support services are required to support capability and infrastructure

Mai i te whenua, ki te whenua | Whānau pathways

Establishing pathways that enable all whānau to participate, lead, and thrive in kapa haka from mokopuna, tamariki and rangatahi, through to pakeke and kaumātua.

In the first two years, Te Matatini will:

• deliver a Kaihaka Journey Map
• develop a Whānau Strategy, with contributions from all reanga

Te Hiranga Te Ao Haka Top Scholarship Award

Te Hiranga Te Ao Haka Top Scholarship Award recognises excellence in Māori performing arts through Te Ao Haka. Our partnership with NZQA has provided the perfect opportunity to invest in the development of rangatahi active in Te Ao Haka. Click here for more information(external link)

Te Tohu Whakamanawa o Te Matatini

Te Tohu Whakamanawa o Te Matatini recognises outstanding contributions to Kapa Haka. It is presented annually as part of the Te Waka Toi Awards(external link), a Creative New Zealand initiative.

The Te Waka Toi Awards celebrate and recognise the artistic excellence, achievement and contribution of Māori artists working in customary and contemporary Māori arts. Click here for more information

Te tipuranga ahumoni | Financial growth

Building a financially sustainable kapa haka ecosystem through diverse funding streams, strategic partnerships, and innovative opportunities that support kaihaka, rohe, and future growth.

In the first two years, Te Matatini will:

• develop a Financial Sustainability strategy
• establish a Te Matatini Asset Development Plan
• rohe to consider development of Business Plans

Ka whakaaturia te panga | Demonstrate impact

Growing the evidence base that showcases the cultural, social, educational, wellbeing, and economic benefits of kapa haka.

In the first two years, Te Matatini will:

• continue advancing delivery of our Te Matatini research programme
• strengthen internal capability to undertake research activities

Te Matatini ki Te Ao | Global connectivity

Expanding the global reach of kapa haka through international engagement, cultural exchange, and digital innovation while protecting its cultural integrity and intellectual property.

In the first two years, Te Matatini will:

• develop and deliver a Digital Platform Strategy
• deliver an International Touring Policy and Guidelines
• gap analysis of support needed to ensure kaihaka are looked after in their role as global cultural ambassadors
• develop and deliver an International Engagement Strategy, including approach for measuring our international impact

Te hiringa mō ngā rā nunui | Events excellence

Ensuring Te Matatini and its events remain world-class, sustainable, and accessible, celebrating excellence in kapa haka while supporting hosts, performers, and audiences.

In the first two years, Te Matatini will:

• consider a review of the competition format with the aim of maintaining excellence and the ongoing sustainability of Te Matatini for host rohe, kaihaka and whānau
• consider a review of the ‘haka calendar’ e.g. a triennial calendar, to showcase all reanga and lighten the load
• scope current relationships and partnerships across all rohe and identify opportunities to collectivise
• develop a ‘Te Matatini Event Blueprint’ that covers all elements of event delivery, including governance, health and safety, vendor procurement, volunteer operations, accessibility, sustainability