50 YEARS OF TE MATATINI Feb 22nd-25th 2023
Te Matatini is a significant cultural festival and the pinnacle event for Māori performing arts. Held every two years, it is one of the most highly anticipated events for performers, their whānau and the mass of passionate Kapa Haka fans throughout the world.
The festival prides itself on being whānau friendly, smoke, and alcohol-free event. It has an open-door policy, where all people are welcome to come and experience the timeless tradition and spectacle of Kapa Haka.
The two qualifying teams for Te Tau Ihu are Kura Tai Waka and Kia Ngāwari.
“Mā tini, mā mano ka rangatira a kapa haka.” Kapa haka flourishes through the efforts of many.
“Mana motuhake ki te kāinga. Matatū, Mataora, Matatini ki te ao.”
