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Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025

Tue. 25 Feb, 2025 at 8:30am - Sat. 1 Mar, 2025 at 7:00pm NZDT
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60 days away
All Ages
Event Description

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 installments.

Single day and 5-day Festival tickets

Single day tickets and 5-day tickets types are available by age

Pāhake | 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.



View the competition schedule below to help guide your ticket selection.




General and Motorhome Camping + Festival Ticket Bundles

If you would like to camp or bring a motorhome you can purchase a Camping Bundle which includes the 5-day festival tickets and six nights of camping accommodation from Monday 24th February to Saturday 1st March 2025. The Camping + Festival Bundle packages are available for up to six people.

Click here for more information about booking a site and the rules.


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Ticketing Customer Service

More helpful information about tickets is available here.
You can also email customer support on: [email protected]

Code of Conduct

When you purchase tickets to Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025 you agree to our ticketing Terms and Conditions and the Festivals code of conduct.

Ticket Terms and Conditions

By purchasing tickets to Te Matatini you accept the following conditions:
·  All tickets are non-refundable, NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not offer refunds on tickets unless the festival is cancelled.
·  If the festival is unable to take place on the 25-01 March 2025 ticket holders will be refunded the face value of their tickets.
·  Ticket holders’ consent to being filmed, photographed, and recorded.
·  Ticket holders agree to the Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga T&C's and code of conduct. 

Click here to see the full Ticketspace Terms & Conditions of purchase

What happens after buying my tickets online?

You will immediately receive your confirmation email with your receipt via the email address on your order. Tickets are on Delayed Delivery which is a suspension of ticket delivery to help prevent fraud and scalping of TE MATATINI tickets. You will receive your ticket later in the year when the suspension is lifted.

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Reserve Tickets
5 Day - Pakeke | Adult GA + More Details $200.00 + $4.90 Booking Fee NZD $204.90
5 Day - Taitamariki | Youth GA + More Details $150.00 + $4.90 Booking Fee NZD $154.90
5 Day - Pāhake | Senior GA + More Details $150.00 + $4.90 Booking Fee NZD $154.90
Tue 25th - Pakeke | Adult GA + More Details $50.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $53.50
Tue 25th - Taitamariki | Youth GA + More Details $35.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $38.50
Tue 25th - Pāhake | Senior GA + More Details $40.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $43.50
Wed 26th - Pakeke | Adult GA + More Details $50.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $53.50
Wed 26th - Taitamariki | Youth GA + More Details $35.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $38.50
Wed 26th - Pāhake | Senior GA + More Details $40.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $43.50
Thur 27th - Pakeke | Adult GA + More Details $50.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $53.50
Thur 27th - Taitamariki | Youth GA + More Details $35.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $38.50
Thur 27th - Pāhake | Senior GA + More Details $40.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $43.50
Fri 28th - Pakeke | Adult GA + More Details $50.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $53.50
Fri 28th - Taitamariki | Youth GA + More Details $35.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $38.50
Fri 28th - Pāhake | Senior GA + More Details $40.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $43.50
Sat 1st - Pakeke | Adult GA + More Details $50.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $53.50
Sat 1st - Taitamariki | Youth GA + More Details $35.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $38.50
Sat 1st - Pāhake | Senior GA + More Details $40.00 + $3.50 Booking Fee NZD $43.50
Select Bundles
2 People - Motorhome Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,200.00 + $14.70 Booking Fee
NZD $1,214.70
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 Motorhome Zone
3 People - Motorhome Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,400.00 + $19.60 Booking Fee
NZD $1,419.60
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 Motorhome Zone
4 People - Motorhome Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,600.00 + $24.50 Booking Fee
NZD $1,624.50
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 Motorhome Zone
5 People - Motorhome Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,800.00 + $29.40 Booking Fee
NZD $1,829.40
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 Motorhome Zone
6 People - Motorhome Camping + Festival + More Details
$2,000.00 + $34.30 Booking Fee
NZD $2,034.30
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 Motorhome Zone
2 People - General Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,200.00 + $14.70 Booking Fee
NZD $1,214.70
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 General Camping Zone
3 People - General Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,400.00 + $19.60 Booking Fee
NZD $1,419.60
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 General Camping Zone
4 People - General Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,600.00 + $24.50 Booking Fee
NZD $1,624.50
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 General Camping Zone
5 People - General Camping + Festival + More Details
$1,800.00 + $29.40 Booking Fee
NZD $1,829.40
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 General Camping Zone
6 People - General Camping + Festival + More Details
$2,000.00 + $34.30 Booking Fee
NZD $2,034.30
  • This bundle includes products that have the following options:
  • 1 General Camping Zone
A NZD $0.20 and a 2.9% Card Processing Fee will be applied to your order.
Venue Details
Map of Venue Location.
Bowl of Brooklands Brooklands Park Drive
New Plymouth, Taranaki 4310