Aotearoa Kapa Haka Limited (AKHL) is the commercial and wholly-owned subsidiary of New Zealand’s national kapa haka organisation, Te Matatini Society Incorporated. AKHL was officially incorporated in 2004.

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The AKHL Board of Directors is made up of one kapa haka representative from the National Board of Te Matatini – Annette Wehi (Chair), the Chair of Te Matatini – Selwyn Parata (member) and the Chief Executive of Te Matatini – Carl Ross (member).

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In 2014, AKHL was given a mandate to, amongst other things, manage the intellectual property interests of three key stakeholder events; Te Matatini, Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua; and Te Mana Kuratahi. Since that time, AKHL has been responsible for negotiating the commercial terms of broadcast for those key events resulting in AKHL’s core business.

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In 2019 AKHL developed a five-year strategic plan, Puhi Kaioreore, which focuses on business growth, capacity and capability building, improving operational functions and diversifying service and product offerings.

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In line with its strategic priorities, AKHL established a Business Advisory Group tasked with assisting AKHL through its new growth journey. The group is made up of independent and external members from the New Zealand business sector.