Te Matatini 2017 – Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai
Returning to the National stage for a second time, the Rotoiti based team Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai are the second Te Arawa team to take the stage for the ‘Te Ihu” section at Te Kahu o Te Amorangi...
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 – Te Pou-o-Mangataawhiri
Te Pou-o-Mangataawhiri are the first of five Tainui regional teams to take the stage at Te Kahu o Te Amorangi Te Matatini festival.Waikato/Bay of PlentyNorth Island: East Coast
View ArticleTe Kāea News Breakout @ Te Matatini 2017
Leading our special newsbreak, after a 30 year absence Waioeka from the Eastern Bay of Plenty took the Te Matatini stage this morning. The group representing the Mataatua region are one of four new...
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 – Tūtara Kauika ki Rangataua
Returning to the Matatini stage for the second time, Tūtarakauika ki Rangataua returns to the stage today mourning the loss of key leaders from the Tauranga Moana region.Waikato/Bay of PlentyNorth...
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 – Tū Te Maungaroa
Tū Te Maungaroa is an urban based team representing hapū throughout Tuhoe and is the first to take the stage from Te Whanganui a Tara region at Te Kahu o Te Amorangi Te Matatini.Waikato/Bay of...
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Te Puu Ao
Te Puu Ao take the stage today to honour the memory of their kaumātua Methodist Minister Winiata Morunga who passed away on the 3rd of February in 2016. NorthlandNorth Island: East Coast
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Te Iti Kahurangi
Established in 2003 Te Iti Kahurangi has stayed true to its mission statement of 'Striving for Excellence' in its performance today at Te Kahu o te Amorangi - Te Matatini 2017.North Island: East Coast
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Ngā Manu Waiata
Ngā Manu Waiata is an Australia-based group which provides a platform for Māori to promote, encourage and support cultural pride and identity. North Island: East Coast
View ArticleTe Kāea News Breakout 2 @ Te Matatini 2017
Leading our special newsbreak, fans and whānau from across the country showed up at the gates of Te Matatini as early as 5am for Day One. Claiming the best spot is just as competitive off the stage, as...
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Te Mātārae i Ōrehu
Two-time champions and 2015 Te Matatini runners up, Te Mātārae i Ōrehu are looking to regain the title they last won in 2011 at Te Tairāwhiti.Waikato/Bay of PlentyNorth Island: East Coast
View ArticleMatatini 2017 – Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Ranginui
One of the host teams at this year’s Te Kahu o Te Amorangi – Te Matatini festival, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Ranginui are one of four teams representing the Takitimu region.Waikato/Bay of PlentyNorth...
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Muriwhenua
Established in 2009, Muriwhenua is led on stage this year by kaitātaki tane Chris Henare and kaitātaki wahine Sandra Waitai-Henare.
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau-a-Apanui
Reigning champions Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau-a-Apanui have been busy representing the Mataatua rohe nationally and internationally after their win at the 2015 National competition.
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Ngā Kāwai Hekenga o Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti
Ngā Kāwai Hekenga o Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti are a new group to senior competitions and are attending Te Matatini after taking 3rd place at the Whanganui-a-Tara kapa haka regionals in early 2016.
View ArticleExploring the Te Matatini catwalk
For some supporters, wearing their colours on their sleeve isn't only important, it's the height of fashion. The Online news team hit the crowds today and discovered the Te Matatini catwalk.
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Te Kapa Haka o Kairanga
In 1998, Te Kapa Haka o Kairanga was established to allow members to perform in the New Zealand Army’s inaugural cultural festival held in Waiouru in 1999.
View ArticleA whānau affair: Seven siblings in four different rōpū
Pihitahi Whauwhau is the proud mother of seven children who are performing for four different kapa haka teams at this year's Te Matatini festival.
View ArticleTe Matatini 2017 - Kia Ngāwari
Kia Ngāwari was established in 1974 to support the revitalisation and resurgence of Te Reo Māori in Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui through the medium of Māori performing arts.
View ArticleHard work continues behind the scenes of Te Matatini
While festival-goers enjoy the delights of Te Kahu o Te Amorangi, the hard work continues behind the scenes. North Island: East Coast
View ArticleNewcomers challenge top groups
Day 2 of Te Matatini kicked off today with Te Haumi pool.
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