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Te Matatini 2025: Rangitāne sends four teams to Nationals

Fourteen teams proudly stood this weekend at the Tangata Rau Rangitāne regional kapa haka competition in Fly Arena, in Papaioea/Palmerston North. Four teams qualified, including debutants, Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne.

Te Tū Mataora. Photo / Te Matatini

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