Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 Festival

Join Us At Te Matatini!

There are 57 kapa haka set to perform at Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027— the largest number of competing groups in the festival’s history.

This premier stage for Maori performing arts will be held at Hopuhopu and co-hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono I te po, the people of Tainui Waka and Te Matatini.

Programme

All 57 kapa will perform across four days of competition in one of four pools—Te Ihu, Te Haumi, Te Kei and Te Awa. The top three teams from each pool will then advance to the finals, Te Mātangirua, on day five.

Ticketing

Information about ticketing will be announced soon. Check back here for all currently available ticketing information.

Stallholder & Marketplace Applications

For anyone interested in hosting a stall at Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha, please read over the following documentation and submit your completed applications to kay@tematatini.co.nz. Please direct any queries in relation to this to the same email address.