Haka groups arrived in a steady stream today in Christchurch for the formal opening of the competition tomorrow. For the teams themselves, there were all sorts of preparations for performers and instruments before zero hour.
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Ngāi Tahu's sentiment to repay nation's kindness during their tragedy
Repaying the nation for its kindness is the sentiment behind Ngāi Tahu's hosting of Te Matatini this year. Dubbed "He Ngākau Aroha", the festival is the culmination of the finest Ngāi Tahu has to offer.
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Ngāi Tahu to prepare "Feast of the Century"
7000 plates of food are being prepared for what Ngāi Tahu are calling the "Feast of the Century" tomorrow with produce being trucked in from up and down the South Island. But kitchens throughout the local marae are just as busy.
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Te Matatini ticket sales surpass expectations
There are only two days until the opening of the National Te Matatini Festival. Te Matatini is looking positive and ticket sales are on track.
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Hundreds volunteer to help at Te Matatini Festival
Over 400 volunteers from NZ and Australia will be giving their time to ensure the South Island's Te Matatini festival will be one to remember.
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"Mokotini" kicks off with Te Matatini preparation well underway
Christchurch region preparations are in full swing for the national kapa haka festival, Te Matatini.
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Te Ahikōmau ki Hamoterangi excited to help host Te Matatini- Feature
It's been nearly 30 years since the last time a national kapa haka competition was held in the South Island.
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Youth charity accused of having links to sex industry
The Department of Internal Affairs has opened an investigation into a youth charity group after accusations of links to the sex industry.
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Ruatoki boy set to take on competitors at National Tennis Tournament
Te Kani Williams of Ngāi Tūhoe descent has achieved a great amount throughout his tennis career.
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Christchurch police officers injured in mob attack
A policeman was knocked out and two other officers injured when they were attacked by a mob of about 20 people, following a child's birthday party in Christchurch.
