Some of the great names from kapa haka history have a chance to shine again this weekend in Wellington.
Te Papa Tongarewa's celebration of Matariki, the Maori new year, features the third kaumatua kapa festival, as well as an arts and crafts village and a Moko village with national and international tattoo artists.
Organiser Mere Broughton says 11 cultural groups are sending their senior citizens to the show.
Waatea News reports Te Papa's 18 days of Matariki celebrations have become a highlight on the museum's calendar.
