Paratene Matchitt (born c.1933) is a New Zealand sculptor and painter. He is known for combining traditional Māori artforms with those of modernist art. His work also references events from New Zealand's history, particularly the Māori prophetic movements of the 19th century and most specifically Te Kooti. He was presented during the Biennale de Paris in 1965. His art formation began with helping his father and grandfather on his workshop at Edgecombe. From 1955 to 1956, he studied at teachers' College in Auckland. In 1957, he began his career as arts and craft adviser for the South Auckland Education Board. He was one of the artists who follow courses during the Maori Arts and Crafts courses at Ruatoria with Pine Taiapa.[1] In November 1964, he exhibited with others major Maori artists in the Waikato, Clive Arlidge and Fred Graham.

Matchitt is of Te Whanau a Apanui, Ngati Porou and Whakatohea.