Maori History and Culture

Haka, New Zealand and Maori

Haka: How a Māori tradition became New Zealand's cultural icon

The haka is not merely a dance; it is a powerful narrative of the Māori people's resilience, heritage, and connection to their ancestors. Each step and chant is a declaration of identity, making the haka a timeless bridge between the past and the present.

NDTV · 1d

All About Haka, Traditional Maori Dance Performed By New Zealand MP

Clarke, on Thursday tore up a copy of the contentious Treaty Principles Bill and performed a traditional Maori haka during a House session.

The Indian Express · 18h

What is the Maori Haka dance, which New Zealand’s MPs performed in parliament in protest of a bill?

The haka, often associated with New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team, is much more than a pre-game ritual; it is a cornerstone of Maori culture, embodying history, identity, and emotion.

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The Ancient History of the Maori, his Mythology and Traditions

was one of the first printed records of the oral traditions of the Maori. The project was commissioned by the New Zealand government in 1879 when it was observed that, due to the introduction of ...

Al Jazeera on MSN5d

Why New Zealand’s PM has apologised to 200,000 abused in state care

The indigenous Maori population, who make up a majority of the survivors of state care, are unhappy with PM’s apology.

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