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Limited Edition Kapa Haka Book For Te Matatini

Friday, 20 February 2009, 11:53 am | Te Matatini Festival

A limited edition publication ‘Nga Tatangi a Te Whare Karioi’ captures the diverse realities of iwi represented by kapa haka groups performing at Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2009. More >>

Technology & Expert Judging At Kapa Haka 2009

Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 5:21 pm | Te Matatini Festival

Kaiwhiriwhiri (Judges) presiding at Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2009 will combine their specialist expertise in the Māori performing arts with the latest computer technology - to decide the country’s top kapa haka groups. More >>

Director Appointed To Nurture Kapa Haka

Monday, 9 February 2009, 5:32 pm | Te Matatini Festival

An experienced company director and board member with an extensive background in management and Māori business has been appointed to lead the national development of kapa haka. More >>

Whalerider Descendants Enjoy Waves of Success

Sunday, 25 February 2007, 7:26 pm | Te Matatini Festival

East Coast Kapa Haka group Whangara-mai-Tawhiti has been named the supreme winner of Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2007 for the first time this afternoon. More >>

Finalists Chosen For Kapa Haka Showdown Today

Sunday, 25 February 2007, 9:37 am | Te Matatini Festival

FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR KAPA HAKA SHOWDOWN TODAY Six finalists have been announced for Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2007’s finals today. They are Te Whanau a Apanui, Te Waka Huia, Opotiki Mai Tawhiti, Tauira Mai Tawhiti, Ruatahuna Kakahu ... More >>

Taikura: Age is No Barrier

Friday, 16 February 2007, 3:43 pm | Te Matatini Festival

Performing Kapa Haka at the age of 55 plus is no stumbling block for 300 performers at this year’s Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2007. Grandparents and great-grandparents will bring the past to life, performing old and treasured waiata composed before ... More >>

Hip Hop Haka – Catch the Heat, Stay For the Beat

Monday, 29 January 2007, 12:51 am | Te Matatini Festival

Hot headline acts are tuning up and queuing up to be part of next month’s Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival. Kora, Katchafire, Spacifix and Ardijah will lead the line-up of national and international artists who will play to thousands at the festival’s ... More >>

Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2007

Monday, 15 January 2007, 2:37 pm | Te Matatini Festival

For the first time at a National Festival, an interpretation service is being introduced to pump up the vibe for audiences. More >>

Kapa Haka Festival Gives Power To The People

Friday, 22 December 2006, 5:06 pm | Te Matatini Festival

A new initiative will give voting power to the people at next year’s Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival. Called the ‘Peoples Choice Awards’, the initiative will enable people at home and onsite to choose who they think are the outstanding ... More >>

Kapa Haka Gains International Support Of UNESCO

Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 10:01 am | Te Matatini Festival

Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2007, where tribes from across the nation battle for supremacy in Maori performing arts, will launch with the unprecedented support of the global organisation, UNESCO. More >>

Te Matatini National Festival 2005

Thursday, 30 December 2004, 2:18 pm | Te Matatini Festival

The festival centers around the ‘Best of the Best’ kapa haka competition. It is about pride, leadership, prestige and excellence. Highly coveted kapa haka prize bestowing great mana. The ‘Oscars’ of Maori performing arts. The competition features 1200 ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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