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Mokopuna Matatini – Pania Tahau-Hodges

Mokopuna Matatini is the reo Maori edition of The Greatest Haka Festival on Earth, a vibrant celebration of kapa haka and whanau. It’s national kapa haka competition time again, and this festival is one of the biggest events of the year! With careful planning, clever tactics, and plenty of dedication, even the spectators need stamina to make the most of it.

Nan is a hardcore kapa haka fan, and she teaches her mokopuna all the insider tricks: where to find the best seats, the tastiest paua and whitebait fritters, the coolest poi and pounamu, and how to meet the star performers. But Nan also has a secret—one that is only revealed when the winning group performs Nan’s famous poi move on stage.

This energetic story, told entirely in te reo Maori, captures the colour, excitement, and spirit of Matatini, making it a taonga for tamariki and whanau alike.

Key Features:

Reo Maori edition of The Greatest Haka Festival on Earth

Celebrates the excitement and culture of Te Matatini kapa haka festival

Highlights whanau, tradition, and the joy of performance

Written by Pania Tahau-Hodges in lively, accessible te reo Maori

Perfect for tamariki, whanau, kura, and kapa haka enthusiasts

Author: Pania Tahau-Hodges
Format: Soft Cover
ISBN: 9781775506195
Ideal For: Tamariki, whanau, educators, kapa haka enthusiasts, and readers of reo Maori children’s books

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