The BEST Moments of Regionals 2026 🔥 | Haka Yarns

32 uploads later! We're at the end of a MASSIVE season of kapa haka and Haka Yarns. Over the past 16 weeks, we've previewed, reviewed and wānanga'd every regional competition on the road to Te Matatini 2027. We have 56 kapa qualified for Hopuhopu and the excitement is ALREADY building! In this episode we look back at the biggest moments, the most controversial kōrero and the standout performances of 2026, including: 💥 The Te Pae Kahurangi haka that had everyone talking 💥 Te Whānau a Apanui narrowly missing qualification 💥 Te Kahu Ariki going from non-qualifier to regional champion 💥 Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru claiming Te Kāhui Maunga 💥 And of course, Pukeatua winning Haka Mai on debut! We also reveal our Haka Yarns Fantasy Bracket from 2026... PLUS we can’t forget about Kura Tuarua Nationals coming up in two weeks time! A huge mihi to all of our manuhiri who joined us in the whare throughout the season, as well as our anonymous judges, the kapa who featured in Haka Feels, and most importantly, all of you who tuned in every week and kept the kōrero flowing in the comments. Ngā mihi nui ki a Te Māngai Pāho i ēnei pūtea tautoko. 💬 What was YOUR favourite moment of the 2026 regional season? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. #HakaYarns #KapaHaka #TeMatatini #TeMatatini2027 #Māori #TeReoMāori