More than 5000 people are expected to descend on Northland's Ōtiria Marae as one of the region's biggest iwi celebrates its culture, kai and unique dialect.

Te Arawa Kapa Haka has made history taking out the top two spots at Te Matatini — a first for a region in the 52 years of the national kapa haka festival. Te Kapa Haka o Ngatī Whakaue won the ...

On Saturday, the top 12 kapa out of 55 kapa competed, with judges crowning Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue as the 2025 Te Matatini champions. Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Ngā Tūmanako placed second and third ...

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue have won the title of Toa Whakaihuwaka - the champions of Te Matatini. The rōpū from the Te Arawa region have been crowned champions for the first time. Their ...

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue have won the title of Toa Whakaihuwaka – the champions of Te Matatini. The rōpū from the Te Arawa region have been crowned champions for the first time. Their victory ...

Kua tū te haka a Tāne Rore me ngā mahi a Hine Rēhia! The pinnacle of Māori performing arts was on full display at Te Matatini today – big congratulations to Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue ...

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue has won Te Matatini 2025. Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue dedicated their bracket to the late Sir Robert Gillies, the last surviving member of the Māori Battalion ...

Te Kapa Haka o Ngati Whakaue have won the supreme award at this year's kapa haka competition Te Matatini They were one of 12 teams to make today's finals in New Plymouth. They will get to enjoy ...

The data refers to people aged 15 years and over of Māori ethnicity and/or descent. Kapa haka is a key contributor to the Māori tourism industry with arts and recreation services making up roughly 45% ...

On finals day, whānau both at the venue and at home can access Haka Translate on the Te Matatini app, offering translations in seven languages for all spectators to engage. “It’s not just for te ao ...

Hundreds of hours of practice all came down to an exceptional 30 minutes on stage for the team representing Tauranga Moana at the world’s biggest kapa haka competition this week. Te Kapa Haka o ...

Photo / Te Matatini Enterprises On Monday in New Plymouth, a pōwhiri welcomed more than 2000 performers to Te Matatini, the national kapa haka competition. Over the next few days, the best kapa ...