8 May 2010 | Ratana Marae, 1 Taihauauru Street, Turakina

The Aotea Regional Kapa Haka competition will showcase the traditional-contemporary performing arts presented by the tribal groups of the Aotea region.

This prestigious competition will see the groups competing for the honour of representing Aotea at the Te Matatini National Kapa Haka competition in 2011.

Te Matatini is the world's largest celebration of Māori Performing Arts. Kapa Haka groups from all over New Zealand and Australia compete for the "best of the best" crown, in the traditional performance disciplines of Haka, Poi and Waiata.