Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.
Te Ao Māori
Tue, Jul 8
The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.
Fri, Jun 27
Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".
Tue, May 13
A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.
Wed, Apr 2
The world’s largest secondary school Polynesian festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.
Mon, Mar 31
Ngāti Rangiwewehi, also from Te Arawa, and Ngā Tūmanako of Tāmaki Makaurau have been named second and third, respectively.
Sat, Mar 1
Follow the latest updates of the action from Pukekura/Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth.
Organisers are expecting 70,000 to attend the event at Pukekura (Bowl of Brooklands) across the week, and 2.5 million viewers on TV or online.
Fri, Feb 28
Long-time kapa haka performer Louise ‘Nuku’ Kingi has performed at every national kapa haka festival since 1972.
Sun, Feb 23
Former politician Te Ururoa Flavell is part of a group of cyclists on a week-long bike ride to raise awareness for cervical and prostate cancer.
Tue, Feb 18
Countdown is on as the māhau, or stage, for the national kapa haka competition is ceremoniously blessed.
Wed, Feb 12
Most of the 1.65 tonnes of Agria will feed performers and supporters hosted at more than 20 marae around the Maunga.
Thu, Feb 6
New Zealand's largest Māori performing arts festival will kick off on February 25 in New Plymouth and will be available to watch live and free.
Thu, Jan 30
International sporting success, locals rallying to save whales and the ANZAC spirit were just some of the stories that filled us with pride this year.
December 29, 2024
Kapa haka preparing for next year’s Te Matatini are drafting submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, and posting about it on social media to increase awareness.
December 11, 2024
The former politician and kapa haka exponent was bestowed the Arts Foundation's highest honour: the Icon Whakamana Hiranga award.
December 5, 2024
A total of 6531 people performed Ka Mate at Eden Park on Sunday night, surpassing the previous record which was set in France in 2014 (4028 people).
September 30, 2024
Kiwi restaurants recognised globally, tamariki take on a haka world record, high praise for a country singer, and scientists make a spooky deep-sea discovery.
Environment
September 27, 2024
The current record, held by 4028 people in France, was set in 2014.
September 22, 2024
Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga will take place in February next year.
September 20, 2024
Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga will take place next year at New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands in February.
September 19, 2024
Eden Park to host a gathering to bring the Guinness World Record for the largest haka back home.
July 23, 2024
Te Matatini has revealed its draw for next year's competition in Taranaki, following a weekend long haka wānanga at Tūrangawaewae Marae.
July 15, 2024
The group were announced winners of Te Huinga Whetū Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua competition after a week-long event in Nelson.
July 2, 2024
Some school groups stayed overnight in Auckland due to flight delays and cancellations.
June 25, 2024
