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    The report collates insights and experiences shared by members of Aroha Noa, a non-competitive rōpū kapa haka who came together only three weeks before standing on stage at the Whakataetae Kapa Haka a Rohe ki Tāmaki Makaurau in 2024.

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  • Ticket Pricing Update

    Media Release

    As part of the Te Matatini and Tainui countdown to Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027, they have been reviewing their preparations, including ticket prices.

    • Te Matatini and Tainui
    • 4 November 2026
    • 2 minute read
  • 2027 Te Matatini Festival Tickets on Sale

    Media Release

    Chief Executive Carl Ross announced today that tickets for next year’s national kapa haka festival Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 can be purchased online at www.tematatini.co.nz from 12 noon on Sunday 1 November 2026.

    • Te Matatini
    • 31 October 2026
    • 2 minute read
  • Did Te Matatini get their 2027 judges right?

    News Article

    S4TP (Something for the People) discuss the appointed judges for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha, chief judge Watson Ohia, and Te Matatini's new 2026-2040 Strategic Plan Hawaiki Hou.

    • S4TP
    • 30 October 2026
    • 23 minute watch

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