From regionals to Te Matatini, Haka Yarns is your go-to haka fix each week.
Hosted by Anipātene Biddle, Chey Milne and Kereama Wright, the show covers everything across te ao kapa haka - from deep wānanga to laugh-out-loud moments, bold kōrero and the controversies everyone’s talking about.
Performance breakdowns. Judging insights. Insightful manuhiri. What more could you want?
New episodes drop every Wednesday and Thursday.
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Ever wondered how? 👀Here's a look at what goes into making Haka Yarns each week!With the regional season now wrapped up, we're taking you behind the scenes of our final shoot and sharing some of the moments you don't normally get to see.Want to see more content like this? Let us know, e te whānau!Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE...#kapahaka #podcast #nzpodcast #māori #hakayarns #bts #show #studio
18 Jun 2026
The BEST Moments of Regionals 2026 🔥 | Haka Yarns
32 uploads later! We're at the end of a MASSIVE season of kapa haka and Haka Yarns.Over the past 16 weeks, we've previewed, reviewed and wānanga'd every regional competition on the road to Te Matatini 2027.We have 56 kapa qualified for Hopuhopu and the excitement is ALREADY building!In this episode we look back at the biggest moments, the most controversial kōrero and the standout performances of 2026, including:💥 The Te Pae Kahurangi haka that had everyone talking💥 Te Whānau a Apanui narrowly missing qualification💥 Te Kahu Ariki going from non-qualifier to regional champion💥 Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru claiming Te Kāhui Maunga💥 And of course, Pukeatua winning Haka Mai on debut!We also reveal our Haka Yarns Fantasy Bracket from 2026...PLUS we can’t forget about Kura Tuarua Nationals coming up in two weeks time! A huge mihi to all of our manuhiri who joined us in the whare throughout the season, as well as our anonymous judges, the kapa who featured in Haka Feels, and most importantly, all of you who tuned in every week and kept the kōrero flowing in the comments.Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko.💬 What was YOUR favourite moment of the 2026 regional season? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.#HakaYarns #KapaHaka #TeMatatini #TeMatatini2027 #Māori #TeReoMāori
17 Jun 2026
Pukeatua Pull Off Winning Debut 🔥 + Tērā te Auahi | Haka Yarns
The regional season has officially come to an end! Join us for our recap of Haka Mai 2026 from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, where 13 kapa battled it out for the final four qualifying spots at Te Matatini 2027.BIG MIHI to our qualifiers:Te Kapa Haka o PukeatuaTū Te MaungaroaTe Pū Toi KuraNgā Tai WhiringaWe break down the standout performances from across the competition, including the rise of Te Pū Toi Kura, the innovative approach of Ngā Tai Whiringa, the powerful return of Tū Te Maungaroa, and the championship-winning campaign of Te Kapa Haka o Pukeatua.We also reflect on the end of an era for Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti who miss Te Matatini qualification for the first time since the kapa was established in 2006, and we discuss the growing strength of the kapa haka movement across Te Whanganui-a-Tara.PLUS... we share our thoughts on Tērā te Auahi, the latest theatre production by Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa. An incredible showcase of talent, innovation and storytelling.The kōrero then turns to the future of kapa haka. How can our artform continue to evolve? What needs to change to ensure we're consistently producing world-class performances, creativity, and that undeniable X-factor? The future is exciting… but where do we go next?A huge mihi to all the kaihaka, kaiako, kaitito, kaiwhakatangi and kaitautoko who have carried us through another incredible regional season.Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE e te whānau!Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho mō ēnei pūtea tautoko.#HakaYarns #HakaMai #KapaHaka #TeMatatini2027
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