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Kapa Haka 2026 – save the dates!

February 25, 2026

Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival is set to take to the stage in Kirikiriroa - Hamilton on the 25th and 26th of November 2026. We can look forward to a two-day celebration of kapa haka, performed by people with intellectual disabilities from throughout Aotearoa.

Festivals bring talent and joy for kapa haka to the stage - check out the photo gallery!

November 27, 2025

The 2025 IDEA Services Kapa Haka Regional Festivals took place throughout Aotearoa over the past month with more than 30 roopu bringing their talent and joy for kapa haka to the stage.

Celebration of kapa haka took off around the motu

November 20, 2025

Kapa haka rōpū supported by IDEA Services took to stages all around the motu for IDEA Services’ Regional Kapa Haka Festivals.

New IHC Strategy

November 4, 2025

IHC has a new strategy and at its heart is a deliberate and purposeful shift to focus on people with intellectual disabilities, whānau and communities.

IHC Strategy update

August 29, 2025

Over the last four months we have had a fantastic response to our questions about the IHC strategy. Thank you to everyone who has taken part. The feedback and conversations have helped challenge our thinking and focus us on what is important.

Congratulations! Te Roopu Manaaki on Attitude TV

June 23, 2025

Watch Not So Ordinary, which follows Te Roopu Manaaki as they prepare for the 2024 Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival.

IHC Strategy – Please have your say

May 20, 2025

At IHC we are reviewing our strategy and we would like as many people as possible to have their say – including you.

IHC Strategy – We would like your views

May 6, 2025

We would like to hear your views as the organisation embarks on a strategy to take us through the next decade.

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