Carl Ross
What to expect at Te Matatini 2025
The biennial Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival kicked off today. 55 groups are vying for the coveted Toa Whakaihuwaka title in the competition this year, making it the biggest iteration of the festival… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
In today's episode, the Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances and can no longer lean as heavily on the US, teacher shortages are so dire that principals… Audio
New Plymouth set to host Te Matatini
On Monday, the finest kapa haka groups from around Aotearoa will converge on New Plymouth for Te Matatini - the largest haka tournament in the world. Te Matatini chief executive Carl Ross spoke to… Audio
Live at Te Matatini with the boss, Carl Ross
Kathryn speaks with Te Matatini Chief Executive Director Carl Ross. With thirty years experience performing kapa haka competitively himself, including with many times winner Te Waka Huia, what does it… Audio
Wellington sets up central 'haka hub' to celebrate Te Matatini
More than 70 years of historic kapa haka film will be on display during the Te Matatini festival in Wellington. Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision will be showcasing some of its treasure trove of waiata and… Audio
Kupu tohutohu, tips for Te Matatini
As thousands of spectators get set to arrive in Wellington for Te Matatini this week, many may be wondering, how does one prepare for the biggest kapa haka festival in Aotearoa? RNZ has been on the… Audio
Kapa haka fans warned about festival scalpers
People keen to check out the biggest kapa haka festival in the country are being warned to beware of scalpers. About 60,000 people are expected in Wellington on February 21 for Te Matatini ki te Ao… Audio
Hawke's Bay gets ready for national kapa haka competition
The national kapa haka competition is back, bigger than ever, this year in Hastings. Audio
Preparing for Te Matatini
Te Matatini is the national Kapa Haka festival, and it's being held from February 22nd - 26th in Hastings. It's a giant feat of logistics: 47 performing teams, 35,000 people in attendance and a… Audio
