Five-time national champions 'Te Waka Huia' formed under the tutelage of the esteemed late Dr Ngapo and Pimia Wehi. The name 'Te Waka Huia' was given by Dr Ngapo Wehi, meaning a taonga containing precious treasures, as he perceived each member as an individual treasure of the group.
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Te Matatini 2017 – Tamatea Arikinui
Tamatea Arikinui was established in 1975 under the tutelage of Piri Sciascia and whānau. They are one of the most senior Ngāti Kahungunu kapa haka groups who continue to perform at regional and national levels.
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Te Matatini 2017 – Waihīrere
Hailing from Pārihimānihi marae, Waihīrere Māori Club affiliates to the Ngāti Wāhia and Ngāti Kōhuru hapū and the iwi of Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki.
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Te Matatini 2017- Te Pao a Tahu
Making their second appearance on the national stage, Te Pao a Tahu are one of four teams to represent the Waitaha region at this year’s Te Matatini festival.
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Te Matatini 2017- Te Matapihi
Today, Te Matapihi has taken the national stage as the third and final rōpū to represent Aotea rohe at Te Matatini 2017.
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Te Matatini 2017- Ngā Purapura o Te Taihauāuru
From the small North Taranaki town of Whaitara, Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru are one of three rōpū from the Aotea region and are the sole group representing ngā iwi whānui of Taranaki Mounga.
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Te Matatini 2017- Tūhourangi-Ngāti Wāhiao
Renowned for their skillful blend of sweet sound and power, Tūhourangi-Ngāti Wāhiao has a proud history of performing arts that spans over a century to the earliest days of tourism in New Zealand.
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Te Matatini 2017- Hikurangi
Established in 1934, hailing from Te Tairawhiti, Hikurangi has a long and rich history in its rohe affiliating to the hapū of Te Aitanga-a-Mate, Te whānau a Rakairoa and Te Aowera.
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Te Matatini 2017- Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga
Celebrating their second stand on the national stage, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga are one of four host teams to represent the Takitimu region at this year’s Te Kahu o Te Amorangi – Te Matatini Festival in Hastings.
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Te Matatini 2017- Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi
The first of three Waitaha rōpū performing in the Te Kei section, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi are the next generation following in the footsteps of senior team Te Ahikāroa.
