Tainui Waka Regionals are HERE 🔥

23 kapa will take the stage, including 14 competitive rōpū all chasing one of just SIX spots at Te Matatini 👀

In this preview, we wānanga:

- How Waikato are preparing to host Te Matatini 2027

- Our Kaitātaki Tāne predictions for Mōtai Tangata Rau 👀

- Judges + some VERY interesting new additions to the disciplines

Plus, the rumour mill is strong e te whānau! We hear a certain MP is standing this year… and yes, we’ve got the tea ☕

And of course, we wrap with our PICKS! Who’s making the 6?

It’s shaping up to be a big weekend of kapa haka! Stay tuned for full recaps and kōrero after the regionals.

Ngā mihi ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko.

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