Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027

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23 - 27 February 2027 | Ngāruawāhia

There are 57 kapa haka set to perform at Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027— the largest number of competing groups in the festival’s history.

This premier stage for Maori performing arts will be held at Hopuhopu and co-hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono I te po, the people of Tainui Waka and Te Matatini.

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