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Are technically skilled groups being appropriately acknowledged in haka competitions? | Kia Wiri! Episode 3

This episode challenges traditional competition structures, questioning whether specialised skills deserve greater acknowledgement and reward.

Nau mai ki te hōtaka pae pāhopori o Kia Wiri! He hōtaka ka ruku atu ai ki ngā kaupapa maha o te ao haka.

Kia Wiri! is a new series dedicated to all things haka. Get ready for some kōrero that might surprise you!

In Episode 3, we explore the role of poi and weaponry in competition, examining its influence on strategy to wow audiences and judges. Our panel of experts discusses whether these qualities are properly and appropriately acknowledged in haka competitions.

This episode challenges traditional competition structures, questioning whether specialised skills deserve greater acknowledgement and reward.

Whatitiri Te Wake
Whatitiri Te Wake

Whatitiri is the line up producer for Te Ao Marama. He has reported for TVNZ shows like Te Karere and Marae. He spent two years in the Parliamentary Press Gallery as Political reporter for Whakaata Māori.

Peata Melbourne
Peata Melbourne

Peata Melbourne (Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata) returns to Whakaata Māori as the news anchor for Whakaata Māori flagship show, Te Ao Mārama, and has previously worked at the station as a current-affairs producer, reporter and presenter.