The sixth annual Taranaki Tū Mai Festival took place in Inglewood over the weekend and, while it is a celebration where the eight tribes of Taranaki come together, it is also a stage of learning, expressing and telling the many stories of their ancestor Taranaki through the art of kapa haka. 

Going strong for more than 20 years, the Whangaruru School Cultural Festival attracted one of the largest crowds they have seen at their annual festival with over 16 primary schools performing on stage. 

Day 4 of the Mana Kuratahi competition held at Hamilton's Claudelands Arena. Let's take a look at some of the day's hightlights. 

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi, from Christchurch, was the first of 3 schools representing the Waitaha rohe to take the stage on the first day of competition in Hamilton today.

Sixty-five primary schools from across the country were welcomed onto Waahi Pā this morning to signify the beginning of the biennial national primary schools kapa haka competition.

Japan-based haka group Ngā Hau e Whā is providing its members a family away from home and a way to connect and share the Māori culture to the world.

A fresh new Kapa Haka tournament gives taiohi Māori an opportunity to broaden their creative horizons.

Te Matatini has recognised Trevor Horowaewae Maxwell for his contribution to kapa haka with a lifetime award at the 2019 Waiata Māori Music Awards. The iconic 'Keeper of Traditions' award recognises those who have contributed their whole life to a kaupapa.

As the Opening of the Doors to China’s West Forum continues, Te Wehi Haka has been dazzling the people of Xi’an City. The haka group caused a sensation at the "New Zealand Showcase", a pop-up store on the pedestrian Great Tang All Day Mall for exporters to exhibit their products and services for the display and the sale to the public.

Hip-hop superstar Parris Goebel's appointment as New Zealand's entertainment and cultural curator for the world expo in Dubai 2020 is "a slap in the face for Māori culture" says on Māori cultural advisor.
 

The Auckland Anglican Māori Club is the oldest surviving haka group in Auckland. Last night the spiritual talisman of the National Kapahaka Competition was transferred into their care at The Holy Sepulchre Church as the stone is shared amongst the marae of Auckland ahead of Te Matatini 2021.

Te Tini a Māui have marked their 10th anniversary as a haka group in North America.  Beyond being a cultural nest for Māori living in Vancouver, leaders of the group are also playing a critical role in helping First Nations peoples reclaim their capacities for self-determination.