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Te Matatini Performances Re-Scheduled

Saturday, 21 February 2009, 12:50 pm
Press Release: Te Matatini Festival

21st February 2009

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Te Matatini Performances Re-Scheduled For Saturday 21st Feb 09

On Saturday 21 February 2009 all Te Matatini National Kapa Haka performances will now commence at 9am, with the gates at Bay Park Stadium in Tauranga opening at 8am.

The revised programme will now feature 14 groups performing on Saturday 21/2 with the remaining 14 teams on stage on Sunday 22/2 starting at 8am. The announcement of the overall winner and trophy awarding ceremony will commence at 7pm.

Further updates on the Festival programme will be available on Moana AM on 1440, Tahi 98.2FM and Hakarongomai 100.6FM.

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