Thousands gather to watch first day of Te Matatini

The first day of Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga has set a high benchmark with thousands gathering under the shadow of Taranaki Maunga to watch the their favourite kapa haka groups take the stage. People were so eager to watch, many of them lined up two hours before the performances got underway this morning. Maori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira filed this report.