Te Matatini venue capacity questioned as festival grows

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 3:20pm

In this story Te Matatini, 28th Māori Battalion, Robert "Bom" Gillies

Te Matatini chief executive says the kapa haka festival may need new venues to accommodate its increasing size. The event's final day saw approximately 15,000 attendees, while Te Arawa's Ngāti Whakaue made history by securing the top two spots in the competition.

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1. The Press via RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 9:05am

   Te Matatini: Next venue in doubt as festival grows to record size (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 4 Mar 2025, 3:20pm

   Te Matatini 2025 winners, Te Arawa’s Ngāti Whakaue, bring taonga home to Rotorua (opens in new tab)