Te Whare Haka o Tainui.

Unity. Identity. Vitality.

A future where our stories, language, and traditions thrive.

Events.

  • Koroneihana Concert.

    5-6 September 2025.

    Our team lead the grand concert of the first coronation celebrations of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, held at Patterson Park, Ngāruawāhia. Featuring Te Matatini teams and nationally renown artists.

  • Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival.

    17-18 April 2026.

    Kapa haka teams from all over the Tainui region battle it out at the Claudelands Arena & Events Centre to determine who will represent Tainui at the national Te Matatini Festival 2026. Free parking, koha entry, and live music entertainment.

  • Tainui Waka Primary Schools Kapa Haka Festival.

    13-14 November 2026.

    A massive gathering of the next generation of Tainui kapa haka will compete for two days at the Claudelands Arena & Events Centre on November 13-14, in a free community event with koha entry and free parking.

Our events

Partner with us.

Invest in the vitality of Māori language, identity and culture. Empower the future of kapa haka.

We have a range of partnership opportunities available for 2026 and beyond.

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Celebrating Excellence.

Top Stories.

  • NZEA Awards Finalist.

    This award is a testament to our community's passion and the power of our art form, which has earned a place among the best in the nation.

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  • Record Numbers for Tainui Haka.

    Explore the remarkable numbers behind our latest event.

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  • Brand Story: Te Whare Haka o Tainui.

    Our brand identity is layered with narratives of intergenerational growth, and strength in unity, identity and vitality.

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