Music / Te Ao Māori

Preparing for Te Matatini

16:00 pm on 27 January 2023

Hātea Kapa Haka's album Waiora Photo: Hātea Kapa Haka

Listen to the interview with David Tapene

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Hātea Kapa Haka master choral arranger Dave Tapene Photo: Supplied

David Tapene is choral master arranger for Hātea Kapa Haka, based in Whangarei.

Bryan talks with David about the group and their preparations for performing at Te Matatini. The kapa haka festival takes place in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, from 22-25 February.

 

Music details:

Piripi COPE arr David Tapene: Ngā Puawai O Ngāpuhi - Hātea Kapa Haka
Nātana TAKURUA: Tai Timu Tai Pari - Hātea Kapa Haka