Te Whare Haka o Tainui.
Unity. Identity. Vitality.
A future where our stories, language, and traditions thrive.
Events.
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Tainui Waka Primary Schools Kapa Haka Festival.
1-2 December 2026.
A massive gathering of the next generation of Tainui kapa haka will compete for two days at the Claudelands Arena & Events Centre, in a welcoming community event with koha entry and free parking.
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Ngā Paki o Matariki.
11-12 June 2027.
Ngā Paki o Matariki returns to Claudelands Arena & Events Centre to celebrate toi Māori in all its forms. Haka. Music. Art. Kai. Join us in celebration at this whānau-centric event.
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He Manawa Toki Tuu
5-6 September 2026.
Our team lead the grand concert of the second coronation celebrations of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, held at Paterson Park, Ngāruawāhia. Featuring Te Matatini teams and nationally renown artists, including 18 Grooville.
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Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival.
17-18 April 2026.
Kapa haka teams from all over the Tainui region battle it out at the Claudelands Arena & Events Centre to determine who will represent Tainui at the national Te Matatini Festival 2026. Free parking, koha entry, and live music entertainment.
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Celebrating Excellence.
Top Stories.
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Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha: General Information.
Hopuhopu, in Taupiri, Waikato, will be the destination of kapa haka excellence 2027.
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Future NRLW Star: Tainui Haka Intern Journey.
Marewa is the latest pouwhirinaki to enter our internship programme - an initiative made possible through our enduring partnership with Waikato-Tainui.
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Media Release: Destination Hopuhopu.
The countdown to Te Matatini 2027 has begun as Te Papanui prepares to host the Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival 2026.
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He Manawa Toki Tū: The Koroneihana Concert.
An event that didn't just meet expectations but set a new benchmark for how we celebrate our culture and Kiingitanga.
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Record Numbers for Tainui Haka.
Explore the remarkable numbers behind the Tainui Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival.
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Brand Story: Te Whare Haka o Tainui.
Our brand identity is layered with narratives of intergenerational growth, and strength in unity, identity and vitality.