Ngā Whāinga – Challenges – HAKA

This school holidays, our Māori Services team bring you activities for tamariki.
Today: Ngā Whāinga – Challenges - HAKA

Haka are a form of posture dance. These  convey a message, whether it be a challenge, protest or even supporting a kaupapa / topic. They are also used as a form of acknowledgement of a person and/or their mahi/work.

Haka are usually performed by a group of people and can be performed anywhere.  There are different types of haka, explore the haka experience by haka exponent Tapeta Wehi to learn more. The most well-known haka is “Ka Mate” a haka by Te Rauparaha from Ngāti Toa, which was made famous by the New Zealand All Blacks.

Hei mahi – things to do:

• List the different types of haka noted on the webpage the haka experience.
• Draw / Design a traditional weapon that could be use in a Haka
• Watch Kapa o Pango the haka written for the All Blacks, what is this haka about?
• List all the things “Kapa o Pango” does for the players

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Māori Services

Ngā Whāinga – Challenges

• Manu-Tukutuku - Kites
• Whakairo - Carving
• Taonga Puoro - Musical instruments
• Waiata- Singing
• Haka
• Raranga - Weaving
• Tī rakau - Stick game
• Koru
• Mahi poi - Make your own poi
• Ngā Manu - Birds
• Mahinga kai – Traditional food and other natural resources
• Akona Tētahi poi hou – Learn a new poi song