Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga

Te Matatini is Aotearoa’s premier Māori culture event where 55 teams from across Aotearoa and Australia will participate in a celebration of Māori culture and Māori performing arts excellence.

Held every two years, it is one of the most highly anticipated events for performers, their whānau and the mass of passionate Kapa Haka fans throughout the world. The festival is a whānau friendly, smoke and alcohol-free event and has an open-door policy where all people are welcome to come and experience the timeless tradition of Kapa Haka.

Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga will be held from the 24 February to 1 March 2025 (inclusive) in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth at the Bowl of Brooklands, Pukekura Park.

Dates

Powhiri

Monday, 24th February 2025

Qualifying Rounds

• Tuesday, 25th February 2025
• Wednesday, 26th February 2025
• Thursday, 27th February 2025
• Friday, 28th February 2025

Finals

Saturday, 1st March 2025