Raukura National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Champions

A snapshot of our bracket at the Secondary Schools Competition.

[amnedits]

Every time I watch a haka I get so many chills that I literally feel like crying... like it’s bringing out something in me that I’ve never felt... though it looks tough and threatening, the passion in it is absolutely beautiful

[autismtreatedcured]

Brilliant that these young people are preserving their native culture in dress, dance and music. I hope they pass it on to their children.

[lisaellis]

As a Native American woman, I truly feel the pride in culture, and absolutely understand the warrior fierceness. I so love the Haka.

[ronniemac]

I can't Understand a word, but MY GOD, the passion sends a fire through your blood. A bit like a Scot hearing the pipes in the distance.
Keep up the good work, Love watching the All Blacks for this reason.

[islandqueenx]

Polynesian’s are just as talented. But there’s something about the voices through Maori culture, their haka, their music, the power and pain. Unexplainable feeling. A storyline. Ugh so beautiful.

[dagored]

You know that feeling when you get stuck in a YouTube vortex - watching endless clips that have morphed from your original click into 'how the hell did I get here?'
Not in this case though. I was entranced from the beginning to the end. Amazing, well done to all those concerned! Bravo!

[deena]

Much respect to all indigenous cultures. REMEMBER YOUR ANCESTORS, Remember your roots, and you may feel a little less lost in this crazy world.

[sterlinglewis]

I'm a white guy living in the USA who's never seen Kapa Haka before stumbling across this video. It touches something deep, and I found myself weeping at its beauty and power. Many thanks for this unexpectedly profound experience. I'll be looking for more...

[michaeldepaor]

As an Irish person ( who is also proud of my culture), I really do love and admire the Maori culture it is beautiful and I do wish to visit New Zealand in the future and learn more.

[sharnikelly]

For almost 4 years it's been since I left my roots of kapa Haka, as I done it my whole life and decided to live a different life .. Often I would think to myself I wouldn't be good enough if I tried going back.. As I completely lived a life I never thought I would, and wouldn't be able to get out of it. In the last year I have gained back my independency of mana wahine and left an abusive relationship. I have never felt so powerful than ever, I think it's time I come back home ❤️
Kapa Haka is not something you choose to live. It's who you are.
Don't forget your roots,
Heoi,

[euphony]

The juxtaposition of fierceness and tenderness is incredible

[FirstLast-qvdc]

Guy singing right after the girl at 6:38 gives me chills. His voice is so powerful and smooth like that of the ocean waves. I think that was a short beautiful moment. Thank you for sharing.

[kenwest]

Ken from Las Vegas here. Grew up in Mamaku and attended Rotorua Boys High 1959-1962. Lots of fond memories of the school.

[MrCarpiez]

I'm thoroughly convinced that I will be spending the majority of my life in New Zealand because of the Maori culture. As a Latino in Sweden I've never felt like I belong but I remember the first time I saw a haka I truly felt like wanting to be a part of the culture. Just amazing really!

[reunellgordon]

I am a West Indian black woman and I love the HAKA. I feel a sense of pride whenever I see it. It literally brings me to tears. This literally evokes something within me! I FEEL IT!!!!

[breshannondevereaux]

I cannot explain the depth of feeling I get when experiencing a haka....I find tears streaming down my cheeks EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. The emotions and beauty is beyond compare to any other native people's dance( imho)! I could watch them FOREVER. Sending SO MUCH LOVE and GRATITUDE to the Maori people, New Zealand and these incredible performers! Thank you, all!

[rjayg]

Sending love from your cuzzies (neighbours) Native Australians 🖤💛❤️ too deadly

[sirenofsound]

I am not of native descent, but I still swell with pride to see the haka and hear Polynesian music. It's just beyond beautiful to me, this pale ginger kid.

[aldranzam]

It's moving, no need to understand what they say to feel the passion. I have mixed feelings, on one side I'm enjoying myself but on the other I'm angry that native cultures all over the world have been reduced to their performances, I wonder how many more beautiful things they could've made if colonization hadn't happened.

[jaspritsingh]

I can’t understand a word. But that wasn’t important. The feelings totally came through. The (what seemed like a tribute/memorial) half way through had me crying my eyes out. Such beautiful emotions and singing. 🙏🏽 ❤️ 🌟