Te Matatini kapa haka festival underway in Taranaki

Thursday 27 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3:23pm

In this story Te Matatini

The Te Matatini festival is being held at Pukekura in Taranaki, featuring 55 performing groups. The event, described as the world's largest Māori performing arts festival, runs from 25 February to 1 March 2025.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 27 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Judges challenged on day two of Te Matatini as the action heats up (opens in new tab)

   • Te Matatini live: Performers take to the stage in day three (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Feb 2025, 10:55am
   • In pictures: Te Matatini a family affair (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3:23pm
2. NZ HeraldThu 27 Feb 2025, 5:58am

   Te Matatini festival brings cultural, economic windfall to Taranaki (opens in new tab)

   • CEO Carl Ross on Te Matatini: From festival to economic powerhouse (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Feb 2025, 6:06am