2025 media releases

A woam with a chin tattoo and cultural dress is holding a poi (ball on a string) in the air with one hand. She is mid chant and is performing before an unseen audience. There is an opaque photo in the background of three other women doing the same thing.

Te Matatini Fan Zones – Celebrating Kapa Haka, Culture, and Community!

Wed 19 Feb 2025

Te Matatini Fan Zones – an exciting new initiative, Te Matatini is making kapa haka more accessible than ever, launching two official Fan Zones in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Several people walking along a path. Two are carrying boxes and walking behind the one person in front.

Kōimi T’chakat Moriori – ancestors returning from Australia

Wed 12 Feb 2025

Two Kōimi T’chakat Moriori (Moriori ancestors) have begun their journey home from Australia, with a special handover ceremony at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

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