Rugby : Amid a Haka call, a reference to a 1840 treaty and a call to unify New Zealand
All Blacks rugby player TJ Perenara included a reference to the Treaty of Waitangi, amid the protests in the country over a ...
Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara’s Treaty statement was censored
Former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP Louisa Wall said she “watched with pride” at how departing All Black TJ Perenara ...
‘Message of unity’: New Zealand divided over All Blacks’ haka detail
All Blacks legend TJ Perenara has come clean on his decision to use his final haka for New Zealand to make a big statement on ...
All Blacks legend TJ Perenara issues support to New Zealand Treaty protests during haka against Italy
The legendary New Zealand scrum half bowed out alongside Sam Cane, with the two World Cup winners set to head to Japan to ...
"Context will always be debated": Māori All Blacks cultural advisor backs TJ Perenara haka
The cultural advisor for the Māori All Blacks says he's completely comfortable with TJ Perenara's haka. The All Black ...
To haka, or not to haka? Who has the mana to decide?
As he launched into the haka, Perenara said "Toitū te mana o te whenua, toitū te mana motuhake, toitū te Tiriti o Waitangi," a statement which affirmed Māori sovereignty and the enduring significance ...
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Silence and Spectacle: The Haka That Stunned Stade de France
The applause at the end of the New Zealand anthem to tell you that we love you. The night in the stadium and just a light to envelop the two teams was intense. For me, it will remain the most ...
All Blacks win in Turin but struggle against a passionate Italy
New Zealand has dominated Italy everywhere except the scoreboard in a tour-ending 29-11 win in autumn rugby in Turin.
Haka in the House
The haka in parliament was part of a protest that has galvanized the nation. According to local media, an estimated 42,000 ...