Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025

The Te Matatini biennial Festival is the largest celebration of traditional Māori performing arts excellence in the world. It encapsulates the power and beauty of Kapa Haka at the most elite level as groups from Aotearoa and Ahitereiria compete for the coveted title of National Champion.

The competition began in 1972, originally as the New Zealand Polynesian Festival involving 17 groups performing in front of 5,000 spectators.

During 25 February to 1 March 2025, 55 groups will perform on stage at Pukekura/Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth to an expected audience of approximately 75,000, and 2.5 million viewers on TV or online.

We strive to enable all audiences from kohanga to kaumatua to have authentic Kapa Haka experiences as it contributes positively to the overall health and social wellbeing of whānau, as well as significantly playing a key role in revitalising te reo Māori.

We are honoured to welcome kaihaka, supporters, whanau, and audiences to Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025.

About tickets
We are proud to announce that ticket prices for Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025 will remain unchanged from the 2023 competition, in recognition of the increasing hardship being experienced by whānau across Aotearoa. We understand the challenges many whānau are facing and are committed to ensuring that the cultural significance of kapa haka is accessible to everyone.

Payment Plans
Book your tickets and pay them off over 4 interest free installments with Ticketspace PayPlan. You can choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.

Single day and 5-day Festival tickets
Single day tickets and 5-day tickets are available.

Ticket types by age

Pāheke | Senior - This ticket is for pāhake (65+ years of age).
Pāhake tickets provide discounted entry to Te Matatini 2025.

Pakeke | Adult - This ticket is for pakeke (18-64 years of age)

Taitamariki | Youth - This ticket is for taitamariki (6-17 years of age)

Tātarakihi | Child - (0-5 years of age) are free with a paid adult or legal guardian (no ticket required)

Rātu| Tuesday 25 February – Te Ihu Pool

Rāapa | Wednesday 26 February – Te Haumi Pool

Rāpare | Thursday 27 February – Te Kei Pool

Rāmere | Friday 28 February – Te Awa Pool

Rāhoroi | Saturday 1 March – Finals

*Gates open one hour before the first group on stage.