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, 7 March 2026 - Saturday, 7 March 2026

Te Kāhui Maunga Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Clifton Park, Waitara
Friday, 13 March 2026 - Saturday, 14 March 2026

Te Arawa Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Rotorua International Stadium
Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Saturday, 28 March 2026

Te Whenua Moemoeā Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition
- Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre

News & updates

Te Matakōrero Toru tekau mā tahi

Te Matakōrero

Te Matakōrero shares updates on regional kapa haka competitions, acknowledges flooding impacts, celebrates community dedication to preparation and wellbeing, honours kapa haka legacies, and announces new Te Matatini National Board members.
- Te Matatini
- 23 February 2026
- 20 minute read
Tattoo opens at Eden Park with global military spectacle

News Article

The world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Showcase kicked off Thursday night at Eden Park, with Te Matatini finalist and crowd favourite Angitu entertaining the crowd.
- Te Matatini
- 20 February 2026
- 2 minute read
Central Hawke’s Bay kapa haka event attracts a dedicated and enthusiastic crowd despite rain

News Article

The organiser of Hawke’s Bay’s Te Kahu o Te Amorangi kapa haka regional competition says the thousands who braved the rain to watch it in Waipukurau made the event a success.
- NZ Herald
- 17 February 2026
- 4 minute read