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 June 2025 - Sunday, 29 June 2025

Taikura Kapa Haka 2025

Taikura Kapa Haka brings together over 600 kaumātua from regional and marae-based rōpū throughout the motu to Te Whanganui-a-Tara during Matariki.
- Te Papa
- 10:20am to 5:30pm
Saturday, 2 August 2025 - Saturday, 2 August 2025

Te Tai Tokerau Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua Regionals

More information to come
- Papa Hawaiki Stadium
- 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday, 4 August 2025 - Monday, 4 August 2025

Te Awakairangi ki Wairarapa Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua Regionals

More information to come
- Brewtown, Upper Hutt
- 8:00am - 5:00pm

News & updates

Kapa haka group proudly represents Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in music month

News Article

For Te Whare Karioi, New Zealand Music Month is more than an opportunity to share music; it is also a chance to represent their iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei with pride.
- Te Waha Nui - AUT Student Journalism, Briar Jackson
- 16 June 2025
- 2 minute read
Schools turn out for kapa haka contest

News Article

Fourteen groups — including Trinity Catholic College and Bayfield High School — from secondary schools across the South took part in the event that is held every two years.
- Otago Daily Times
- 16 June 2025
- 2 minute read
Tāmaki Makaurau to celebrate te ao Māori with kapa haka showcase

News Article

Haka fans will come together this weekend to celebrate te ao Māori through haka, waiata and whanaungatanga at Tāmaki Hakangāhau - a non-competitive kapa haka event designed to bring audiences closer to the action.
- RNZ, Temanukorihi
- 9 June 2025
- 2 minute read