To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, learn the words and translation of Ka Mate. Ka Mate was performed by the New Zealand Native team on their long and arduous tour of 1888/89, and by the “Original” All Blacks in 1905. Haka were traditionally then performed prior to All Blacks matches outside New Zealand through until 1986 when All Blacks Wayne “Buck” Shelford and Hika Reid were instrumental in introducing Ka Mate to matches in New Zealand from 1987, and ensuring that it was performed with passi

The dancers performed an emotional Haka to honour the Christchurch attack victims. Haka is a ceremonial dance of #NewZealand’s Maori people. | Indiatimes

A historic and spontaneous Haka performance halted proceedings in Parliament today as a Maori MP delivered their maiden speech. The traditional Maori dance, performed to honor achievements and express collective strength, resonated throughout the chamber, surprising fellow lawmakers and spectators. The moment highlights the importance of indigenous culture in New Zealand’s political sphere, and demonstrates how tradition and modern governance can intersect in powerful ways. Watch the full speech