About This Event

🙌 Celebrate our unique identity as part of Aotearoa, New Zealand. On April 17-18, a spectacular showcase of kapa haka performances, international street food, and vibrant music will come to life at Te Papanui, Claudelands Events Centre. This free, family-friendly event invites thousands to unite in a powerful expression of unity, identity and vitality.

🔥 Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival 2026, also known as Tainui Kapa Haka Regionals.
🗓 Friday, 17 April - Saturday, 18 April
📍 Te Papanui, Claudelands Events Centre

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

🗓 Friday, 17th April

⏰ 12:00 PM - DOORS OPEN
⏰ 12:30 PM - TE KAPA HAKA O NGĀTI WAIRERE
⏰ 1:07 PM - TE MAURI O TE PUUAHA O WAIKATO
⏰ 1:44 PM - TAIKURA AA HAUAA
⏰ 2:21 PM - WAIKATO TANIWHARAU TAIKURA
⏰ 2:58 PM - TE TOROHANGA
⏰ 3:30 PM - PARAMANAWA
⏰ 3:50 PM - TE RAU KOHEKOHE O TE PŪAHA O WAIKATO
⏰ 4:27 PM - NGĀ MARAMARA A HAUĀ
⏰ 5:04 PM - TE ITI O APAKURA
⏰ 5:41 PM - TAI AROHA
⏰ 6:15 PM - KARAKIA

🗓 Saturday, 18th April

⏰ 9:00 AM - MŌTAI NOHOANGA ITI
⏰ 9:40 AM - MŌTAI TANGATA RAU
⏰ 10:20 AM - PŪĀWHE KAPA HAKA
⏰ 11:00 AM - TE KAPA HAKA O AAWHINA I TE KAUPAPA
⏰ 11:40 AM - TE KĀHERU MATARAU Ā HAUĀ
⏰ 12:10 PM - WĀ TINA
⏰ 1:00 PM - HAURAKI KŌWHAO RAU
⏰ 1:40 PM - TE KAPA HAKA O NGĀ PUA O TE KŌWHARA
⏰ 2:20 PM - TE HAONA KAHA
⏰ 3:00 PM - TE TOKA TUU O WAIKATO
⏰ 3:30 PM - PARAMANAWA
⏰ 3:50 PM - TE ITI KAHURANGI
⏰ 4:30 PM - TE PAE KAHURANGI
⏰ 5:10 PM - TE POU O MANGATAWHIRI
⏰ 5:50 PM - TAMARAU
⏰ 6:27 PM - NGĀ RAURU O KIRIKIRIROA
⏰ 7:30 PM - PRIZE GIVING

💜 KOHA ENTRY – everyone is welcome!
All are invited to a free, family-friendly celebration, featuring powerful kapa haka performances, live music, and international street food.
📝 Come along and witness amazing kapa haka groups - all striving for a spot at Te Matatini 2027, Hopuhopu.

Te Whare Haka o Tainui are proud to present the Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival 2026
✨ This whaanau‑friendly event brings thousands together in a joyful celebration and a space to connect, share and celebrate what makes our rohe amazing!

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