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

#HeMaimaiAroha He mihi ki te whānau whānui o Erica Jones me te ao kapa haka o Te Tairāwhiti. Rongowhakaata iwi will embrace Erica tomorrow at Te Pahou Marae from 11am before the funeral which will be held on Thursday. Erica is a former two time Manukura Wahine champion of the Primary National Kapa Haka competition in 2003 and 2004. This video is her memorable moment leading Te Kura ō Manutuke in Hopuhopu. NB: Video used with permission from Manutuke tutors & Pukana. Read more: bit.ly/2QBa4yz | T

Hoani Waititi never disappoints..! A waiata tira dedicated to Ngā Tamatoa, who fought for the Māori Language Petition. Ka ao te reo Māori, ka ao te tangata. Kei taku toa taua! Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae | Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2022 | MĀORI | Māori

Te Kura Kaupapa o Maori o Ruamata ✨✨✨ Miharo! Tamariki Haka | MĀORI | Māori