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Mātātoa 2026 - He Piko, He Taniwha
Hamilton, Hamilton, 3214, New ZealandOct 10 – 11, 2026View on map
- Date
- Oct 10 – 11, 2026
- Location
- Hamilton
- Price
- From NZ$250
- Category
- Team
At a glance
Centred on a kaupapa Māori framework, Mātātoa 2026 - He Piko, He Taniwha connects cultural identity and physical well-being through functional fitness. Organised by Matatoa Nakawhiti Ltd under the guiding whakataukī "Ko te reo kia rauora, ko te tinana kia hauora", the event integrates te reo Māori, traditional narratives, and tikanga. It takes place in Hamilton, New Zealand, on 10 and 11 October 2026.
Athletes compete in teams of two across five categories: Tauhou - Beginner, Tauwaenga - Intermediate, Tautōhito - RX Advanced, Taipakeke - Masters 40+, and Taiohi - Teens 14-17. The entry fee is 250 NZD per team.
Registration opens on 10 July 2026 and closes on 9 October 2026. The competition is open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced RX participants.
Summary written from the information published by the organiser. Check the details with them before registering.
Organiser’s description
Published by the organiser on competitioncorner.net
A kaupapa Māori Functional Fitness event created to merge the gap between cultural identity and physical well-being.
This competition welcomes anyone who is open to learning, and understanding what makes Māori unique and open to a cultural experience like no other comp in Aotearoa.
Organized by: Matatoa Nakawhiti Ltd
Member since 2025 · Hosted 1 event(s) on Competition Corner
A kaupapa Māori functional fitness competition that brings together Te Ao Māori and functional fitness under one roof for an unforgettable weekend. By weaving together traditional narratives, te reo Māori, and tikanga, Mātātoa provides participants with a unique experience that aligns the competition with our core Māori values. Our guiding whakataukī is: "Ko te reo kia rauora, ko te tinana kia hauora."
Divisions & Pricing
| Division | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tauhou - Beginner | Team | NZ$250 |
| Tauwaenga - Intermediate | Team | Price not published |
| Tautōhito - RX Advanced | Team | NZ$250 |
| Taipakeke - Masters 40+ | Team | NZ$250 |
| Taiohi - Teens 14-17 | Team | NZ$250 |
Price stated by the organiser.
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