Coming up on Te Karere... Hundreds of the country's top haka performers descend upon Tamaki Makaurau as Te Matatini makes a comeback after a four year hiatus. With 45 teams vying for Te Matatini top honours, we speak to the judges to see exactly what they're looking for in a winning team. And we catch up with the only group to cross the Tasman this year, Te Hoe ki Matangireia representing Maori in Australia. 21 February 2023 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Hundreds of the country's top haka performers have descended upon Tamaki Makaurau as Te Matatini makes a comeback after a four-year hiatus. Throughout the week Te Karere, as part of the host broadcaster, will be coming to you live from here, Eden Park, the venue for this year s competition. And while the stage behind me is empty now, the stadium and the stage will jam packed with haka enthusiasts from around the country. For now though, our reporters Harata Brown and Te Okiwa McLean are standing by with latest on Te Matatini. Harata, let s go to you first at Okahu Bay. Kapa from around the motu were welcomed to Tamaki Makaurau. Tell us about that? We're unable to provide subtitles. We're unable to provide subtitles. We're unable to provide subtitles. We're unable to provide subtitles. We're unable to provide subtitles. We're unable to provide subtitles. After the break, And we catch up with the only group to cross the Tasman this year, Te Hoe ki Matangireia representing Maori in Australia. Right now, this man is saving a woman from bleeding to death after complications during childbirth. - (YAWNS) - She's currently assisting a car-crash victim, with a serious brain bleed. And she's keeping a teenage boy alive, whose disorder is life-threatening. (INTRIGUING, PULSING MUSIC) Everyday people can save lives every day. Welcome back. They're no strangers to the Matatini stage. Sydney-based group Te Hoe ki Matangireia return to this year's competition as the only group from across the ditch, following the withdrawal of Perth's Manawa Mai Tawhiti last month. Te Hoe ki Matangireia. The only group who has come to Auckland from across the ditch for this very competition, despite challenges of the time. And they've been training ever since. Their stand pays tribute to a well-known figure within the world of haka. His past group Te Huinga Waka, a senior group to Te Hoe ki Matangireia. Grab p The group is set to go on stage on Friday. Ethan Oneroa, Te Karere. After success around the world Maori art exhibition Tuku Iho is returning home for the first time at the world's largest kapa haka event, Te Matatini. Astley Nathan is at Eden Park and has the explanations on Tuku Iho at Te Matatini. Astley, tell us more about this art exhibition. We're unable to provide subtitles. We're unable to provide subtitles. The massive clean-up following the destruction and damage The massive clean-up following the destruction and damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle is ramping up. And getting immediate help is a priority for small business owners across East Coast and Hawke's Bay. Looking to revive their livelihoods. Taroi Black has more. We're unable to provide subtitles. After the break we have the weather. I was` ...taking it` ...slow. Stealth as. Pretty chill. Hung a right. Left. Boom. (SIREN WHOOPS) (BRAKES WHINE SOFTLY) SOFTLY: Oh no, no, no, no, no. (BREATHALYSER BEEPS) OK. That is a fail. (SIGHS SOFTLY) (EXHALES SHARPLY) (INDISTINCT RADIO TRANSMISSION) (SCOFFS SOFTLY) RT: We're just gonna go 4Q. (SIGHS SOFTLY) To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Kia tau te mauri. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2022.