Te Matatini
195 Titles
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. Hosted in a different city each time, the festival draws thousands of people who come to witness the best of the best.
- ChannelWhakaata Maori
- BroadcasterWhakaata Maori
- Broadcast PlatformTelevision
Latest Titles
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Finals Day
Season 2025 , 2025 Episode 6Saturday 1 March 2025LIVE: Hosted by Te Kahui Maunga in New Plymouth, 55 roopu compete across five days vying for the coveted title Te Matatini Champions. -
Day 4: Te Awa
Season 2025 , 2025 Episode 5Friday 28 February 2025Hosted by Te Kahui Maunga in New Plymouth, 55 roopu compete across five days vying for the coveted title Te Matatini Champions. -
Day 3: Te Kei
Season 2025 , 2025 Episode 4Thursday 27 February 2025LIVE: Hosted by Te Kahui Maunga in New Plymouth, 55 roopu compete across five days vying for the coveted title Te Matatini Champions. -
Day 2: Te Haumi
Season 2025 , 2025 Episode 3Wednesday 26 February 2025LIVE: Hosted by Te Kahui Maunga in New Plymouth, 55 roopu compete across five days vying for the coveted title Te Matatini Champions. -
Day 1: Te Ihu
Season 2025 , 2025 Episode 2Tuesday 25 February 2025LIVE: Hosted by Te Kahui Maunga in New Plymouth, 55 roopu compete across five days vying for the coveted title Te Matatini Champions. -
Opening Pōwhiri
Season 2025 , 2025 Episode 1Monday 24 February 2025LIVE: Hosted by Te Kahui Maunga in New Plymouth, 55 roopu compete across five days vying for the coveted title Te Matatini Champions. -
Finals Day
Season 2023 , 2023 Episode 4Saturday 25 February 2023Highlights from the day's performances at Te Matatini. Watch as the best haka groups from Aotearoa and Australia compete for the title of Te Matatini 2023 champions. -
Day 4: Finals
Season 2023 , 2023 Episode 4Saturday 25 February 2023Ngāti Whātua and Tāmaki Makaurau welcome groups across the motu for Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata National Kapa Haka Festival, 22-25 February 2023 at Ngā Ana Wai, Eden Park, Auckland. -
Day 3
Season 2023 , 2023 Episode 3Friday 24 February 2023Highlights from the day's performances at Te Matatini. Watch as the best haka groups from Aotearoa and Australia compete for the title of Te Matatini 2023 champions. -
Day 3
Season 2023 , 2023 Episode 3Friday 24 February 2023Ngāti Whātua and Tāmaki Makaurau welcome groups across the motu for Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata National Kapa Haka Festival, 22-25 February 2023 at Ngā Ana Wai, Eden Park, Auckland.
Most Popular
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Monday 17 June 2013
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Thursday 5 March 2015
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Season 2002 , Episode 2 Sunday 24 February 2002
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Season 2019 , Episode 4 Saturday 23 February 2019
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Friday 6 March 2015
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Season 2023 , Episode 1 Wednesday 22 February 2023
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Season 2019 , Episode 2 Thursday 21 February 2019
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Season 2002 , Episode 5 Sunday 3 March 2002
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Monday 10 June 2013
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Season 2019 , Episode 5 Sunday 24 February 2019
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Programme Name
- Te Matatini
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Description
- 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. Hosted in a different city each time, the festival draws thousands of people who come to witness the best of the best.