Haka /

Gardiner, Wira, 1943-

Haka / Wira Gardiner. - Auckland, N.Z. : Hodder Moa, 2007. - 144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 14 x 19 cm. - Unique New Zealand . - Unique New Zealand. .

Previous edition: 2001.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-144).

What is haka? -- Why is the haka performed? -- Haka in legend -- Haka in history -- 'Ka mate!': the most famous haka -- Women and haka -- War and haka -- All Blacks and haka -- Haka and other sports -- Haka in competition -- Haka and the future.

Most visitors to New Zealand identify New Zealand with the Haka, but few know the meaning or history of this powerful challenge. This little book is a beginner's guide to Haka, covering the various types of Haka and their use including the famour Ka Mate Haka and the new Kapa O Pango.


In English, with some Māori.

9781869711153 (hardback) 1869711157 (hardback) 9781869712082 1869712080


Haka (Dance)
Māori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs.
Haka
Ngeri
Mahi ā-Rēhia
Tikanga

DU423.R55 / G373 2007

793.31993

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