Te Whare Haka o Tainui.
Unity. Identity. Vitality.
A future where our stories, language, and traditions thrive.
Events.
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He Manawa Toki Tuu
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, including Jaedyn Randell.
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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.
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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.
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.
Celebrating Excellence.
Top Stories.
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He Manawa Toki Tuu: The Koroneihana Concert
An event that didn't just meet expectations but set a new benchmark for how we celebrate our culture and Kiingitanga.
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Ōhanga Ki Te Ao
Te Whare Haka o Tainui united in solidarity to support the vision of Te Arikinui to forward the economic aspirations of Māoridom.
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He Pouwhirinaki: Hawaiki’s Internship Journey
Through the journey of our inaugural intern, Hawaiki Te Aho, we are creating bridges that lead to new exciting horizons.
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Tākiri Tū Te Matatini: Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027.
Hopuhopu, in Taupiri, Waikato, has been confirmed as the venue for Te Matatini 2027.
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Record Numbers for Tainui Haka.
Explore the remarkable numbers behind the Tainui Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival.
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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.