Te Ātea: Issue 1
Nau mai ki Te Ātea. As the digital home of Te Whare Haka o Tainui , we are proud to share the profound social, cultural, and economic impact of our recent festivals. The stories archived at tainuihaka.co.nz/stories highlight more than just the art of kapa haka; they showcase a platform that has reached millions, supported educational outcomes, and fostered regional wellbeing.
This issue provides a front-row seat to our mission of unifying and elevating kapa haka across Waikato, Maniapoto, Hauraki, and Raukawa. Join us as we reflect on our first year and prepare for an even bigger 2026–2027 calendar.
He Manawa Toki Tuu.
Our team collaborated with the Tūrangawaewae Trust, Koroneihana Committee and Te Tari o Te Kiingitanga to bring this inaugural concert to life.
Tākiri Tū Te Matatini.
Tainui are confirmed hosts of the next Te Matatini Festival to be held in 2027 at Hopuhopu.
NZEA Events Awards Finalists.
Our 2024 event, the Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival held at Te Papanui Claudelands, Hamilton was a proud finalist alongside longterm partners, H3.
Tainui Haka Celebrates Matariki 2025.
This years Tainui Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival included more activations than ever before.
Congratulations to our winners, Te Wharekura o Rākaumanga.
He Pouwhirinaki: Hawaiki’s Internship.
This year we launched the Te Whare Haka o Tainui pilot intern programme, which was the beginning of a lasting commitment to tomorrow’s leaders.
Help Haka Thrive.
Te Whare Haka o Tainui invites visionary organisations to join us on a journey of cultural empowerment and connection.
