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March 7, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Sir Selwyn Parata | Chairman of Te Matatini Society Incorporated
The success of Ngā Kahui Maunga – New Plymouth with 55 teams over 5 days. And everyone has mentioned the beautiful wairua from the haukainga.
April 23, 2026
February 22, 2024 | News
Te Matatini draws Rugby-level comparisons, bringing wider community gains
Te Matatini - Māoridom's biggest performing arts event - is now being compared to combined amateur and professional sports codes like rugby - but with much wider community benefits.
February 21, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Sir Selwyn Parata | Te Matatini chairman
Te Matatini regionals kick off this week with 23-24 February 2024, Mātaatua, Tōrere, Te One, Ōpōtiki 24 February 2024, Te Tauihu, Trafalgar Centre, Nelson 24 February 2024, Ngāti Kahungunu, A&P Showgrounds, Dannevirke.
January 30, 2024 | News
Papa Boyce a huge loss to Aotearoa
Ngāti Porou has laid to rest the Venerable Morehu Te Ngaroroa Te Maro, known usually as Papa Boyce and occasionally as the mighty canon.
June 6, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Sir Selwyn Parata | Chairman of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou
Sir Selwyn Parata is humbled and elated by his knighthood in recognition of his services to Māori and has worked tirelessly for Ngāti Porou and for iwi Māori..
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