Established in 2002, Ngā Purapura o Te Taihauāuru make their sixth appearance at the national Te Matatini competition today.
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NewsHikurangi's kapa haka legacy continues
With an aspiration to preserve the waiata, traditions and legacy of their kapa, Hikurangi is one of the longest-standing kapa in the country having been established in 1934.
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Matatini brings people of the moana back to Aotearoa
People from Te Moana Nui-a-Kiwa are answering the call of Te Matatini and using it as a platform for cultural interaction.
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Why Māwai Hakona matter at Te Matatini 2019
Did you know that Wellington’s only haka group to win the Duncan McIntyre Trophy is part of this year’s festival?
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Ngā Uri Taniwha debut at Te Matatini 2019
Ngā Uri Taniwha are one of five teams debuting at Te Matatini Fesitval next week and they're also one of the local groups preparing to represent their region of Wellington.
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Top tips for Te Matatini spectators
More than 60,000 people are expected to attend Te Matatini 2019 so "hardcore spectator" Tenga Rangitauira has made a list of tips for people wanting to get a prime spot to watch.
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#MataHaka- MANU NGANGAHU
The role of the Manu Ngangahu isn't solely to flirt and excite, it's a vital leadership position that is part of ensuring an iwi executes its plans successfully, according to Naomi Houia of Te Whānau a Apanui, who's been given the role by her elders.
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#MataHaka- PUKANA WĀHINE
The pūkana of wāhine is an expression of love, according to haka exponent Hinematioro Nohotima.
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#MataHaka- HAKO
Hako is the result of the body being left to freely express itself, according to East Coast haka leader Ngarimu Parata. He says its a style that is unique to his Ngāti Porou people.
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