Kapahaka
Small Business Shines at Te Matatini
Te Matatini is a bi-annual event where the best of the best in Kapahaka - Māori performing arts compete over three days, but the flipside to that is that it's a great platform to showcase small Māori… Audio
A passion for haka: composer Reweti Elliott and performer Tomika Whiu
Reweti Elliott choreographed the poi for top nine finalist kapahaka group Te Iti Kahurangi and Tauranga based Tutara Kauika ki Rangataua at this years Te Matatini festival. The ex-performer talks… Audio
The evolution of haka
The national kapa haka festival Te Matatini takes place in Wellington this week. Performer Ngairo Eruera and judge Te Atarangi Whiu share their experiences of performing on stage alongside their… Audio
Reconnecting the disconnected: Tackling homelessness in Tauranga
Delwyn Rowan has lived in Tauranga for fifty years, she's a social worker and says homelessness in the area is only going to get worse. As part of her job she feeds up to 40 homeless people every week… Audio
'Kapahaka brings out the best in us'
The small township of Te Teko was the host of the Mataatua Kapahaka Regional Competition, from which the top groups go on to compete at Te Mataini 2019 in Wellington. Te Ahi Kaa asked performers what… Audio
Kapahaka - the pinnacle of Māori performing arts
Te Ahi Kaa celebrates Te Matatini 2017 with an insight into kapahaka. Audio
Joe Harawira, haka judge
Joe Harawira talks about his life in kapahaka and his judging role at Te Matatini. Video, Audio
Kapa haka: behind the scenes
There are many facets to kapa haka. It's a platform where traditional Māori arts can interpret the many issues of the day. Justine Murray goes backstage at the Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka Competition… Audio, Gallery
Hundreds of children on the kapa haka stage
Palmerston North will provide a showcase of kapahaka over the next few days with hundreds of primary and intermediate school children competing in the national kapa haka competition. Audio
Puti Mackey - Ngā Kaitito Waiata o Ngāti Pōrou
Ngāti Pōrou Kapahaka exponent Puti Mackey recalls the strength of waiata composition during her time growing up on the East Coast. Nuki Williams, Pare Herewini aka Polly De Lux, Apirana Ngata, Henare… Audio