Festival Evaluation Reports

Angus and Associates have undertaken an evaluation of our Te Matatini national kapa haka festival since 2013. You can read the reports here.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Te Tai Tokerau Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Mckay Stadium Kensington, Whangārei
Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Saturday, 28 March 2026

Te Whenua Moemoeā Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre
Friday, 17 April 2026 - Saturday, 18 April 2026

Tainui Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

News & updates

Koeke set the scene on first day of Te Arawa Kapa Haka regionals

News Article

Pakeke from across Te Arawa waka are setting the standard on the first day of the Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regional Competition, before the competitive senior groups take the stage. Aukaha reporter Maioha Panapa has more from Te Kaitao o Rangipare in Rotorua.
- Te Karere
- 16 March 2026
- 3 minutes
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
Te tangihanga a Hone Wharepapa: Ngāti Whakaue bring on winning Te Matatini tāonga

News Article

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue are welcomed to Ōtūwhare Marae, bringing with them the Ngāpō Pīmia Wehi Duncan McIntyre Memorial Tāonga as a tribute to the contribution Hone Wharepapa had in the development of kapa haka within Te Whānau a Apanui.
- Te Karere
- 13 March 2026