A total of 15 kapa took to the stage on Friday vying for a spot at finals.
The groups who performed included Waihīrere, Te Tū Mataora, Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti, Tū Te Manawa Maurea, Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti, Te Poutūmārō, Ngaa Pou o Taniwharau, Ngā Tumanako, Te Rerenga Kōtuku, Te Taha Tū, Te Roopū Manutaki, Tūtarakauika Ki Rangataua, Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau a Kai, Tū Te Maungaroa and Te Pikikotuku o Ngāti Rongomai.
Below are our top photos of the day.