Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2025

Tue 25 February 2025

Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025

From Tuesday 25 February 2025 to Saturday 1 March 2025, 55 groups will perform on stage at Pukekura/Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth to an audience of approximately 70,000, and an expected 2.5 million viewers on TV or online.

The Te Matatini biennial Festival is the largest celebration of traditional Māori performing arts excellence in the world. It encapsulates the power and beauty of Kapa Haka at the most elite level as groups from Aotearoa and Ahitereiria compete for the coveted title of National Champion.

The competition began in 1972, originally as the New Zealand Polynesian Festival involving 17 groups performing in front of 5,000 spectators.

We strive to enable all audiences from kohanga to kaumatua to have authentic Kapa Haka experiences as it contributes positively to the overall health and social wellbeing of whānau, as well as significantly playing a key role in revitalising te reo Māori.

We are honoured to welcome kaihaka, supporters, whanau and audiences to Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025.

Watch live on Whakaata Māori
Powhiri

Monday, 24th February 2025

Qualifying Rounds

Tuesday, 25th February 2025
Wednesday, 26th February 2025
Thursday, 27th February 2025
Friday, 28th February 2025

Finals

Saturday, 1st March 2025

Tickets

There will be temporary campsite facilities within walking distance of the festival.

You can book your spot at the same time as purchasing your festival tickets.

Coverage of the 2024 Kapa Haka Regionals

Kapa Haka Regionals 2024 – Mataatua