The Wellington regional kapa haka competition gets underway at the Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua this coming Saturday. Amongst the competing teams, is a new group with strong affiliations to Taranaki and Tūhoe. Here is our special feature on Te Ahi a Tahurangi.
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Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai humble in Te Arawa triumph
Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai have been crowned the Te Arawa kapa haka regional champions. This is a first for the small group from Te Rotoiti. Te Ao has this exclusive behind the scenes report.
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95-year-old takes the stage in Te Arawa
The hottest kapa haka talent in Te Arawa has taken the stage in day one of the Te Arawa Kapa Haka regionals.
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Te Arawa regionals taking extra measures to ensure coronavirus safety
Te Arawa kapa haka regional competition committee is taking extra measures to ensure the safety of thousands of spectators expected to attend the two-day event in Rotorua.
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Te Hekenga a Rangi excited about Te Arawa regionals debut
With the 2020 Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regional Competition only days away, one group Te Hekenga a Rangi is making their debut on Friday. Te Ao was fortunate to be invited to their final training session at Whakaue Marae in Maketu today.
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Te Tū Mataora named Tangata Rau Festival champions
In Rangitāne, Te Tū Mataora are this year's Tangata Rau kapa haka champions. More than a thousand performers, spectators and supporters filled the Regent Theatre in Te Papaioea for the Tangata Rau Festival.
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NewsNelson/Whakatū plans to host Te Matatini 2025
Two teams from Nelson/Whakatū have been selected to represent the Te Tauihu region at Te Matatini 2021 here in Auckland. The region is aiming to host Te Matatini in 2025 and they are determined to increase group participation at a regional level.
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Te Ringa Kaha ready for first stand at Tangata Rau 2020
Newcomers Te Ringa Kaha from Tamaki-nui-a-Rua (Dannevirke) will be competing for the first time at the Tangata Rau regionals this week. Wharemako Paewai explained their connection to Rangitāne is below.
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Kahungunu Haka: Gangs, Oranga Tamariki, newbies and next hosts
Fourteen teams took to the stage today at the Ngāti Kahungunu kapa haka regionals in Whakaoriori (Masterton). All competed to win one of four places to represent the iwi at Te Matatini 2021. The final team to take the stage this afternoon is Tamatearikinui, fondly known as the team of the late Piri Sciascia.
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Te Karu o Te Ika welcome their Kahungunu kin for haka challenge
Today Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa welcomed their Tākitimu waka kin to Whakaoriori for the Ngāti Kahungunu kapa haka regional competition. Tomorrow 14 teams will be vying for 4 spots to represent Kahungunu at Te Matatini 2021.
