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Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson
Te Matatini 2027 will now be hosted by Tainui in Waikato, after hosting duties for the event were pulled from Nelson. The festival was taken away from Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui as organisers held concerns that its rapid growth would lead to smaller regions being unable to accommodate the burgeoning numbers of kaihaka and supporters. The 2027 competition, named Tākiri Tū Te Matatini, would now be held at Hopuhopu — a former military camp turned iwi hub. This would be the first time the event has been held in the region and hosted by Tainui since 2000. The decision to give Tainui hosting rights came after a two-day tono (application) process that included a joint proposal from Te Whare Haka o Tainui and Tainui waka iwi. Te Matatini chairman Tā Herewini Parata said the board had been "overwhelmed" by the "depth and thought" that had gone into the proposal. ADVERTISEMENT "It centred on the key values of Kingitanga and was presented with the grace and strength of kotahitanga that this area is renowned for,' Tā Herewini said. He said the bid received unanimous support from the board. Waikato-Tainui executive chair Tukoroirangi Morgan said: 'As a waka, we have a proud history of hosting the motu and we will pivot every resource we have and work with our partners to make sure it is a resounding success.' Te Whare Haka o Tainui delegate Tony Walker said it was an opportunity to "remind ourselves of how mana motuhake can evolve on a regional, national and international level". Walker said it was an "exciting time" for the Tainui waka community as it provided "stability for this kaupapa". 'I reflect on the words of our late Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII when he challenged us all to think about the virtues of unity as a pathway to reconnect and flourish in this challenging world." Tā Herewini said some logistical issues needed to be worked through before a date could be set. ADVERTISEMENT The festival schedule was established over a decade ago, with Te Tauihu initially confirmed as the host for 2025 in 2013. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2021 festival in Tāmaki Makaurau which pushed the event in Te Tauihu out to 2027. In May, Tā Herewini said the event had experienced unprecedented growth since then and was not a significant event on the national calendar. "While Te Tauihu had worked hard to find solutions to deliver the festival at its current size, concerns remained, particularly around accommodation, transport and freight capabilities." Glossary Tainui – ancestral waka, often used to refer to iwi or people who descend from this waka Waikato – an iwi based in the region of the same name ADVERTISEMENT Te Tauihu (o Te Waka a Maui) – region at the top of the South Island kaihaka – haka performer tono – apply/application Tainui waka iwi – iwi that descend from the ancestral waka Tainui Tā – Sir kotahitanga – unity Waikato-Tainui – iwi authority named after iwi and waka ADVERTISEMENT mana motuhake – self-governance
Otago Daily Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Six new dames and knights in honours
A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have received awards for their services, in the King's Birthday Honours list released today. There are 88 women and 100 men drawn from areas including arts and media, business, community work, education, science, health and sport. There are six new knights and dames. Community wellbeing advocate Ranjna Patel, plant scientist Emeritus Professor Alison Stewart and former equestrian and spinal cord injury advocate Catriona Williams become dames. Former president of the Court of Appeal Mark Cooper KC (Ngāti Mahanga, Waikato-Tainui), Sistema Plastics founder and philanthropist Brendan Lindsay and Air Rarotonga founder and Cook Islands tourism advocate Ewen Smith are the new knights. In the entertainment field, comedian Dai Henwood, children's entertainer Suzy Cato, food writer David Burton and TV host, author and fundraiser Jude Dobson are appointed Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit. In sport, recently retired pace bowler Tim Southee, the Black Caps' all-time leading international wicket-taker, Black Fern double Olympic gold medallist Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (Ngāpuhi, Mgāati-Porou and Ngāti Kahu), double Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews and White Ferns captain Sophie Devine are among those honoured. Former All Black Murray Mexted, who has also been a commentator and mentor, and sports governance expert Don McKinnon are also honoured. Prominent politicians include former National ministers Steven Joyce and Ruth Richardson, former assistant speaker and Manawatū mayor Ian McKelvie, and former Labour list MP Dover Samuels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Rēhia). Mr Joyce and Ms Richardson are made Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Mr McKelvie is made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit and Mr Samuels is appointed a Companion of the King's Service Order. Other well-known Māori honoured include tikanga and mātauranga expert Dr Alishia Moeahu (Ngāti Awa, Ngā Tūhoe, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Hikaairo, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou); breast cancer expert Dr Maxine Ronald (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai); Waitangi National trust chairman Pita Tipene (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Te Tārawa) kaupapa waka advocate Joe Conrad (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kuri, Ngāi Takoto, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Hauā). Pacific recipients include Arthur Anae, Okesene Galo, and Annie Scoon. Prominent figures from the Asian community honoured for their work are Dr Ai Ling Tan, Panchanatham Narayanan and Santosh Prasad Bhandari. — RNZ
