Leading the Rangitāne region’s representation at Te Matatini will be the reigning champions, Te Tū Mataora, Te Tini o Rēhua, Te Ringa Kaha, and debutants to this competition, and Te Matatini, Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne.
Ten years ago, the regional event in Rangitāne had five teams perform on the stage.
“What began as a modest gathering has flourished into a vibrant platform where our community can come together to honor our heritage, showcase our talent, and celebrate Māori culture,” said Te Matatini Rangitāne delegate, Chris Whaiapu.
ALL TE MATATINI QUALIFING TEAMS
These four teams will join the 33 groups who have already qualified from Mataatua (6), Ngāti Kahungunu (4), Te Arawa (6), Te Tauihu (2), Te Kāhui Maunga (4), Te Tai Tokerau (4), Te Whanganui a Tara (2), Te Tai Rāwhiti (5). Te Whenua Moemoeā results are expected later tonight.
Supported by Te Matatini Enterprises and Te Māngai Pāho, Haka Regionals 2024 was live-streamed on Whakaata Māori and is available on-demand on MĀORI+.
Te Kāhui Maunga will host the Te Matatini 2025 event at Pukekura (Bowl of Brooklands) in Ngā Motu (New Plymouth) on February 25th.
EXTENDED RESULTS
Overall Winners
1. Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Tini o Rehua
3. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne
4. Te Ringa Kaha
Te mita o te reo
1. Te Tū Mataora, Te Tini o Rehua
3. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne
Whakaeke
1. Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne
3. Te Tini o Rehua
Mōteatea
1. Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Ringa Kaha
3. Te Tini o Rehua
Waiata ā-ringa
1. Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne
3. Te Tini o Rehua
Poi
1. Te Tū Mataora
3. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne, Te Tini o Rehua
Haka
1. Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Tini o Rehua
3. Te Ringa Kaha
Whakawātea
1. Te Tū Mataora, Te Tini o Rehua
3. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne
Manukura Wahine
1. Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne
Manukura Tāne
1. Te Tini o Rehua, Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Ringa Kaha
Kākaku
1. Te Ringa Kaha, Te Tini o Rehua
3. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne, Te Tū Mataora
Manukura (combined)
1. Te Tū Mataora
2. Te Tini o Rehua
3. Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne, Te Ringa Kaha
