Te Matatini is back, bigger and better than ever, with 55 kapa haka teams from Aotearoa and Ahitereiria (Australia) set to bring their best haka over five epic days.
The competition is roaring to go and will run from tomorrow 25th February - 1st March in Ngāmotu (New Plymouth’s) Pukekura (Bowl of Brooklands).
Whether you're heading to the event or wanting to tautoko from your whare, here’s everything you need to know to get amongst all the action for Te Matatini 2025!
How to watch from your whare
Wherever you are in Aotearoa, you can catch all the action from Te Matatini on your screens - big and small.
You can stream it all live on TVNZ+ and Māori+, or jump on the Te Matatini app for real-time translations of each powerful haka.
With an expected 70,000 in-person crowd and a massive 2.5 million tuning in online or on TV, the festival is gonna be HUGE.
Heading to the event?
Tickets are on sale now HERE.
More event and ticketing information is available on our event page HERE.
TICKET TYPES: Day Pass: $38.50-53.50 Four-day pass: $154.90-204.90.
* Note: Children under 5 are free of charge so long as they are seated on the knee.
Gates open 7:30am
Be seated by 8:15am for karakia
Haka starts at 8:30am
Te Matatini 2025 schedule
The official Te Matatini app has the first four days' scheduled teams and performance times available to view.
The fifth day is currently left blank and will be determined Friday evening where 12 teams will progress through to the final day and be in the running to win the Te Matatini 2025 title.
People's Choice Award
You'll also get a say with the new People’s Choice Award section on the app.
Known as the ‘Aku Mahi’ Kōhine Pōnika memorial trophy, the award is fittingly named and in tribute to the waiata by the legendary composer.
You can vote for your faves via the app as well as watch performances from previous years and a social hub to discuss the festival with others from the comfort of your couch.
It's going to be an incredible five days ahead, so make sure you get involved and don't miss out on all the incredible haka to come!
