Strong performances mark third day of Te Matatini festival

Thursday 27 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 28 Feb 2025, 6:36am

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Te Matatini, 28th Māori Battalion, Troy Kingi

Kapa haka groups performed during the third day of Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga at the Bowl of Brooklands. Te Taumata o Apanui, which includes Rawiri Waititi, took the stage in the evening. High temperatures were recorded at the venue during the event.

How they headlined it

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Thu 9:19pmFri 5:22am6:36am

1. RNZThu 27 Feb 2025, 9:19pm

   Te Matatini day three: Hot temperatures and even hotter performances (opens in new tab)

   • Rawiri Waititi performs at Te Matatini, says haka is form of 'political expression' (opens in new tab) Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5:22am
   • Die-hard Haka fans line up hours before first Te Matatini performance (opens in new tab) Fri 28 Feb 2025, 6:36am
2. NZ HeraldFri 28 Feb 2025, 5:22am

   Te Matatini 2025: Ngāti Whakaue honours Māori Battalion hero Tā Robert Gillies (opens in new tab)