Competition Rules

These competition rules were last updated and approved by the National Board in January 2026.

Ngā Ture O Te Whakataetae Ā-Motu

Upcoming Events

Saturday, 23 May 2026

Waitaha Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
Saturday, 13 June 2026

Te Whanganui a Tara Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Venue TSB Arena, Waterfront Wellington
Monday, 29 June 2026 - Friday, 3 July 2026

Secondary School Kapa Haka National Competition

More information to come
- Mercury Baypark, Mount Maunganui
- Tbc

News & updates

New Award Category At APRA Silver Scrolls

News Article

APRA AMCOS Aotearoa have collaborated with Te Matatini to create an award to honour, uplift and acknowledge kapa haka songwriters whose original te reo Māori compositions carry language, culture and identity across generations: Te Tihi o te Maunga Tito
- APRA AMCOS
- 4 May 2026
- 2 minute read
Te Matakōrero Toru tekau mā rua

Te Matakōrero

This Te Matakōrero features updates on regional competitions, kapa highlights, upcoming events, and kaupapa across Aotearoa—showcasing the people, stories, and momentum driving te ao haka forward.
- Te Matatini
- 1 April 2026
- 10 minute read
He Tānga Manawa: Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regionals 1997

News Article

In anticipation for the prestigious Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regionals this weekend, we throw it back to 1997, where we take a look at some of the rōpū haka that reigned supreme at the Te Arawa regionals of the time.
- Te karere
- 16 March 2026
- 3 minutes