A total of 17 teams set to compete at Tamararo

Te Tairawhiti is set to host its 65^th annual kapa haka competition under the mantle of Tamararo tomorrow.

A total of 17 senior haka teams will take center stage at the Houhoupiko Showgrounds in Gisborne to battle it out for a chance to compete at the national Te Matatini competition next February.

Te Aitanga a Hauiti ki Titirangi will kick off the day at 8:30am with the current World Champions, Whangara Mai Tawhiti, securing the midday spot followed by crowd favorites, Waihirere.

Organisers are inviting people in Gisborne to come along to the Houhoupiko Showgrounds to watch the performances and try out delicious Māori kai.

People are advised to dress to the weather condition as it looks like it may be a wet day.

Tune into the Māori Television website for full coverage of the day and keep an eye out on the Te Kāea facebook page for any updates.

Tamararo - Live Stream
TUNE IN this SATURDAY – 26th May 2018 for the Tamararo Kapa Haka Regionals 2018! - Te Tai Rāwhiti We will be LIVESTREAMING from 8:30am! Live stream | https://bit.ly/2klltnE This will be captured by Pango Productions Limited. FRIENDLY REMINDERS: • If you find that your livestream freezes, cuts out or jumps – simply refresh your browser. If it continues that means there may be fault at the venue. We ask that you check your Internet provider also. • If there are technical difficulties on the day of streaming, we ask that you remain calm and let the team get it sorted. • A list of all the teams will be up on the screen on each break. • Livestream Link is available in New Zealand and Australia ONLY • Tamararo Prize Giving will not be Livestreamed – Please head to our Te Kaea Facebook Page for full results. ENJOY!! #KaraitianaTamararo #TeTairāwhiti #Livestream #HomeOfHaka #TeWhareHaka #MāoriTelevision
Posted by Whakaata Māori on Thursday, May 24, 2018

See below for the draw: