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Just a week left to go before Te Matatini defending champions
Te Matarae I Orehu take the stage in Rotorua -
the place where it all started for them.
And one of their performers, Te Hau Mitai-Ngatai,
is excited for the chance to stand there with his dad, Wetini.
As he closes in on his third nationals with Te Matarae I Orehu,
Te Hau Mitai-Ngatai is overwhelmed with excitement
at the challenge ahead.
Te Hau and his father, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai, have spent
the last year running a business in Dubai.
There's no better reason to bring them home.
This competition in particular will be a special one for Te Hau,
as he will be performing with his father on the stage
where Te Matarae I Orehu made its national debut
when Te Hau was just 8 years old.
Honours aside, there's still a huge task ahead
in defending a national title
42 other teams from across the country
have their sights set on.
Win or lose, he has only one thing at the front of his mind.
A desire that will no doubt be manifested at the end of next week.
Kereama Wright, Te Karere.