Haka Yarns

Arataua
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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. Want more? Join the wānanga @aratauamedia🔥

  1. May 21

    The Rise Of Kapa Haka In Te Waipounamu 🔥 | Haka Yarns

    🔥 Waitaha Matatū is HERE and we’re breaking down everything you need to know ahead of one of the most unique regional competitions in the motu 👀 19 kapa will be competing for 5 qualifying spots to head to Hopuhopu for Te Matatini next year 😮‍💨 Disclaimer: Chey and Kahurangi are judging the whakataetae, so we won’t be doing our usual picks to stay neutral BUT we’re still keen to wānanga all things Waitaha Matatū! In this preview we cover off the teams competing, including defending champions Kōkō Tangiwai, heavy hitters like Ngā Manu ā Tāne, Te Ahikaaroa and Ngā Hau e Whā ki Murihiku, PLUS other teams on the rise. We wānanga the continued growth of kapa haka across Te Waipounamu and how this rohe and the many kapa overcome huge challenges just to be able to compete! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more Haka Yarns! Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko. #hakayarns #kapahaka #tematatini #māori #tereomāori

    29 min

  2. May 20

    0.5 Decided EVERYTHING?! 😳 Auckland Regionals Breakdown | Haka Yarns

    🔥 Tāmaki Makaurau delivered some fierce competition! E mihi ana ki ngā kapa katoa i tū! But it was Angi-who? Angitu! who came away as winners. Anipātene, Chey and the Crew Cam talk final placings, tight scoring, the performances that had us glued to the screen, anonymous judges feedback and inside scoop. You won’t want to miss this recap! Six kapa qualified for Te Matatini and we reflect on the standout moments. Tamihana was at the venue and he gives us the lowdown on the running of the event plus what it felt like actually being there! We also look at our Haka Yarns Top 12 - who makes the cut now? Just remember it’s all fantasy, e te whānau! Don’t @ us 😂 Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more Haka Yarns! #HakaYarns #KapaHaka #TeMatatini #TāmakiMakaurau #Māori #TeReoMāori #MāoriMedia

    56 min

  3. May 14

    Ultimate Fantasy Bracket Part 2 | Tāmaki Makaurau Deep Dive 🎤🔥

    This week on Haka Yarns, Anipātene, Chey and Kereama continue building the ultimate Haka Yarns Fantasy Bracket 👀🔥 This time we dive into Poi, Haka, Whakawātea and Kaitātaki, with each presenter bringing in their all-time favourite performances 🏆 From emotional classics to explosive stage moments, the debates got heated quickly 😮‍💨😂 And once again… our cam crew had the final say 👀 We also turn our attention to the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau Regionals - one of the most competitive regions in the motu. With 23 teams fighting for just 6 spots at Te Matatini ki Hopuhopu, we unpack our top picks, judging discussions and whether regional judges should come from their own region 🤔🔥 With THREE previous winners returning this year, there’s no easy predictions and no guaranteed qualifiers 😳 Expect strong opinions, controversial picks, plenty of laughs and some serious haka yarns 🔥 Like, comment and subscribe for more Haka Yarns every week. Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko. Connect with us: Instagram: @arataua.media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/arataua Facebook: / arataua Website: https://www.arataua.nz For all enquiries: info@arataua.nz 00:00 - Highlights 00:36 - Introduction 02:00 - Poi 09:00 - Haka 16:10 - Whakawātea 20:54 - Leaders 27:32 - Tāmaki Regionals Breakdown 49:08 - Judges 52:40 - Top Picks

    59 min

  4. May 13

    Building The Ultimate Fantasy Haka Bracket | Te Tairāwhiti Breakdown 👀🔥

    This week on Haka Yarns, Anipātene, Chey and Kereama kick off the ultimate Haka Yarns Fantasy Bracket 👀🔥 We’re starting with the classics - Waiata Tira, Whakaeke, Mōteatea and Waiata-ā-ringa - as each presenter brings in their favourite items of all time to battle it out for a spot in the ultimate fantasy lineup. From iconic throwbacks to unforgettable moments that shaped the kapa haka world, these are the performances that still live rent free in our heads. But here’s the twist… our cam crew get the final say on who the best is 👀 Who deserves to make the Haka Yarns Fantasy Bracket? Jump into the comments and back your favourites. We also reflect on last week’s Te Tairāwhiti Tamararo regionals, unpacking the results, standout performances, big moments from the stage, and which qualifying kapa have earned a place in the Haka Yarns TOP 12 🔥 Expect hot takes, nostalgia, debates, and plenty of haka yarns. Like, comment and subscribe for more Haka Yarns every week. Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko. Connect with us: Instagram: @arataua.media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/arataua Facebook: / arataua Website: https://www.arataua.nz For all enquiries: info@arataua.nz 00:00 - Highlights 00:44 - Introduction 03:54 - Waiata Tira 09:38 - Whakaeke 20:23 - Mōteatea 23:59 - Waiata ā ringa 33:36 - Te Taitāwhiti Recap 44:34 - TOP 12

    51 min

  5. Apr 30

    How To Build A Winning Kapa Haka Campaign 👀 | Haka Yarns

    In this episode of Haka Yarns, we have Tama Te Rerewa Koopu in the whare to wānanga the PERFECT kapa haka campaign… what does that look like? And, if you could have it your way, what’s the ideal road to Te Matatini? Some of the key kōrero: •⁠ ⁠When should the core team start planning and composing? •⁠ ⁠The ideal time to begin campaign prep •⁠ ⁠How often should kapa be practising? •⁠ ⁠When should cuts take place? •⁠ ⁠How should cuts be made? •⁠ ⁠Performer vs tutor responsibilities throughout campaign Whether you're a kaihaka, tutor, or just a bit nosey about what goes on behind the scenes, this one’s for you! 👀 Drop your whakaaro below: What does your ideal campaign look like? Like, comment and subscribe for more Haka Yarns every week. Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko. Connect with us: Instagram: @arataua.media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/arataua Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arataua/ Website: https://www.arataua.nz For all enquiries: info@arataua.nz

    37 min

  6. Apr 29

    The Big Ratio Wānanga 👀 + Te Tairāwhiti Preview 🔥 | Haka Yarns

    This week, Kereama returns to the pae kōrero and we revisit the Te Pae Kahurangi haka, the accusations of racism that followed, and the story he was first to break. Then, we recap Te Tau Ihu 🔥 From final placings to standout moments and anonymous judges feedback! We also wānanga one of the biggest talking points in te ao kapa haka right now… Do the current Te Matatini qualifying ratios reflect the top kapa in the motu? Is the system serving our regions fairly? Drop your whakaaro below - do you agree? To wrap up, we turn our attention to Te Tairāwhiti and preview the weekend ahead. We wānanga: - Our favourite performers - Predicted placings - The judging panel - Key kōrero ahead of the weekend Like, comment and subscribe for more Haka Yarns every week. Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko. Connect with us: Instagram: @arataua.media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/arataua Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arataua/ Website: https://www.arataua.nz For all enquiries: info@arataua.nz

    55 min

  7. Apr 23

    Te Tau Ihu: What Will Te Kuru Marutea Do Next? 🔥 + Rangitāne Reactions 👀 | Haka Yarns

    E hoki whakamuri ana ki ngā mahi whakamīharo o Rangitāne, ā, ka anga whakamua ki Te Tauihu! We recap the Rangitāne Regionals and preview what’s to come at Kia Hūkere te Hoe in Te Tauihu. 👀🔥 What a weekend for Rangitāne! Tama, Chey and Anipātene break down the results, standout moments and key kōrero from the weekend, including: - A dead heat at the top between Te Tū Mataora and Te Tini o Rēhua: What was the tie breaker to decide the winner? - Te Whirikōkō’s theatrical storytelling - Anonymous judges feedback... what stood out and what separated the kapa? THEN, it’s all eyes on Te Tau Ihu. 6 kapa, 2 competitive and BOTH heading to Te Matatini 2027! We did our homework e te whānau! This week we had a hui with Te Tau Ihu delegate, Tom Alesana, to find out more about this rohe so if you don’t know much about our whanaunga at the top of the South Island, make sure you give this one a watch! But, the real pātai is: Will Te Kuru Marutea bring us a new viral waiata? No pressure or anything 😂 Kia kaha ki ngā kapa katoa e tū ana - we’re here for it! 🔥 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE e te whānau! Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko.

    40 min

  8. Apr 22

    Controversial TPK Haka 👀 Kingi Kiriona in RED + TPM all class 🔥 | Haka Yarns

    PLENTY to wānanga about after the Tainui Waka Regionals! 👀 Joining Anipātene and Chey on the Haka Yarns couch is Tama Te Rerewa Koopu (Tauira Mai Tawhiti), who grew up in the Waikato - straight out of Rāhui Pōkeka! In this episode, we break down: •⁠ ⁠The RESULTS - who’s heading to Te Matatini? 🏆 •⁠ ⁠Standout kapa from the weekend •⁠ ⁠Kapa who picked up deductions - what happened? •⁠ ⁠The emcee everyone’s talking about 👀 Plus, our whakaaro on the big moments: •⁠ ⁠Awhina i te Kaupapa - first timers and with Hana-Rawhiti Maipi in the mix! •⁠ ⁠Te Iti Kahurangi - Kingi Kiriona to contest the Hauraki-Waikato seat 👀 •⁠ ⁠Te Pae Kahurangi and THAT haka 👀 what do we think? Pātuhi mai e hoa mā! Let us know your whaakaro. We’ll be picking one lucky winner from the comments each week to receive exclusive Haka Yarns merch! Stay tuned for more recaps, reactions and all things kapa haka! Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko.

    44 min
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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. Want more? Join the wānanga @aratauamedia🔥

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