Midday Report is broadcasting live from Eden Park where Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata is taking place; the world's largest kapa haka festival.

It is day one of four of the festival after an eventful powhiri yesterday at Okahu Bay.

Te Matatini chief operating officer Wi Pere speaks to Māni Dunlop at RNZ's studio at Ngā Ana Wai, Eden Park.