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Matariki: The Māori New Year

Watch: Highlights from Taikura Kapa Haka

Taikura Kapa Haka is a celebration of haka and waiata, presented by senior Māori performing artists from around Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this highlights package, a member from each group introduces their favourite performance.

Order of performance

Te Hokowhitu a Tū Taikura
Ngāti Awa Taikura
Ngā Taikura o te Awa Tupua
Ngāi Tahu Waitaha Taikura
Ngā Taikura o Ngāti Tuwharetoa
Ngāti Kahungunu Taikura
Taranaki ki te Tonga Taikura
Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei te Puru o Tāmaki
Te Taikura a Haua
Rongowhakaata Taikura
Te Upoko o te Ika Taikura

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