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

The legendary Ka Mate haka, performed by the All Blacks, is more than just a chant—it’s a powerful expression of Māori culture, strength, and unity. 🇳🇿✨ This Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), let’s learn the words, honor the tradition, and celebrate the spirit of Aotearoa. 💪🌿 #KaMate #Haka #AllBlacks #TeReoMāori #MāoriCulture #TeWikiOTeReoMāori #NewZealand #RugbyCulture #CulturalHeritage #Mana #Unity #RugbyFamily #RespectTheCulture | Dharmveer Yadav