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Rohe delegate Marcia Hopa.

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rohe committee Waitangi Cultural Society Incorporated.

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Rohe Chairperson Blake Ihīmaera.

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  • Thursday, 12 February 2026 - Sunday, 15 February 2026

    Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Brisbane 2026

    One of the world’s most spectacular and iconic live events, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo presented by RACQ, marches exclusively and for the first time ever into Brisbane, Queensland this February in celebration of its 75th anniversary.

    Featuring over 1,000 of the world’s finest performers, led by the magnificent Massed Pipes and Drums from UK Military regiments!

    Suncorp Stadium will proudly host a full-scale production of the Tattoo’s milestone show The Heroes Who Made Us — complete with its signature Scottish bagpipes, stirring anthems, massed military bands, Tattoo Dancers, and international performers from across the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

    Get ready for emotionally charged entertainment as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings together the best of Scottish tradition and spirit with cultural performances from a global cast* for an experience like no other.

    • Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium
    • 07.30pm
    • Paid event
  • Saturday, 14 February 2026 - Saturday, 14 February 2026

    Tākitimu Te Kahu o Te Amorangi: Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tamatea Kapa Haka Whakataetae-ā-Rohe

    Ngāti Kahungunu Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition

    • Russell Park, Waipukurau
  • Thursday, 19 February 2026 - Saturday, 21 February 2026

    Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Auckland 2026

    One of the world’s most spectacular and iconic live events, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, marches exclusively and for the first time ever into Auckland in celebration of its 75th anniversary.

    Featuring over 1,000 of the world’s finest performers, led by the magnificent Massed Pipes and Drums from UK Military regiments!

    Eden Park will proudly host a full-scale production of the Tattoo’s milestone show The Heroes Who Made Us — complete with its signature Scottish bagpipes, stirring anthems, massed military bands, Tattoo Dancers, and international performers from across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

    Get ready for emotionally charged entertainment as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings together the best of Scottish tradition and spirit with cultural performances from a global cast for an experience like no other.

    • Auckland, Eden Park
    • 08.00pm
    • Paid event

News & updates

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  • First Major International Event supported by Te Matatini for 2026

    News Article

    Over 75 years the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been a global celebration of culture and unity, with kapa haka playing an active role. This year, Ngā Tūmanako and Angitū will perform with the Tattoo in Brisbane and Auckland respectively.

    • Te Matatini
    • 5 February 2026
  • Te Matakōrero - Rua tekau mā iwa

    Te Matakōrero

    Te Matatini welcomes Te Arikinui Kuīni Ngā wai hono i te pō as its new Patron, honours four new Life Members, celebrates Kapa haka ambassadors abroad, urges measle immunisation for whānau, and shares updates on the 2025 senior kapa haka regionals.

    • Te Matatini
    • 25 November 2025
    • 15 minute read
  • Te Matatini champion Kereama Wright on power of kapa haka

    News Article

    Kereama Wright (Te Arawa), senior member of haka rōpū Ngāti Whakaue and Te Matatini 2025 champion, says kapa haka is a form of rongoā - healing body, mind and spirit - and one of the strongest expressions of Māori culture.

    • RNZ
    • 22 November 2025
    • 2 minute read

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