Te Mātārae I Ōrehu ended the Te Arawa Senior Kapa Haka Regional competition true to form, cementing their bid for a spot to advance to next year's Te Matatini Festival.
Originally formed by Māori weaponry tohunga, Te Irirangi Tiakiawa, Te Mātārae I Ōrehu continue to impress with their charismatic style and fierce choreography.
Today they took the audience on a trip down memory lane with some of their popular songs from over their years of performing.
Here is Te Mātārae I Ōrehu and their whakaeke.
