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New Zealand Maori rugby
New Zealand Herald video about the New Zealand Māori rugby team in their centenary year
Maori Battalion haka in Egypt, 1941
Members of the Maori Battalion who had fought in Greece perform a haka for the King of Greece at Helwan, Egypt in June 1941.
New Zealand's national anthems
New Zealanders have become accustomed to hearing the national anthem before major sporting events such as All Black tests. But many may not know that ‘God defend New Zealand’ is one of two official anthems.
Maori Pioneer Battalion haka, 1918
New Zealand (Maori) Pioneer Battalion members perform a haka for Cabinet minister Sir Joseph Ward at Bois-de-Warnimont, 30 June 1918. The haka introduced Maori custom and practice into the New Zealand armed services, and the use of these customs and practices grew during the conflicts of the 20th century. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand Reference: 1/2-013282-G Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its Timeframes website,
Haka on board the Astrolabe, 1827
Sainson's depiction of Maori performing dance on board Astrolabe at Tolaga Bay, 1827
Apirana Ngata leading haka, 1940
Apirana Ngata leading a haka at the 1940 centennial celebrations at Waitangi
The war cry (cartoon), NZ Natives' Rugby Tour of 1888/89
‘Their War Cry before starting play’. This cartoon of a pre-match haka by the New Zealand Natives’ rugby team was published in England during their tour of 1888/89. Illustrated London News
Haka at Maketu
British officer H.G. Robley's painting of a haka with muskets at Maketu, about 1865
Film clip: haka at the NZ Centennial, 1940
Film of haka being performed at the Centennital Exhibition
Americans and Māori - US Forces in New Zealand
There were considerable tensions between the Americans and Māori, so strenuous efforts were made to build inter-racial bridges.
Maori performance at Centennial Exhibition
Maori group performing, Centennial Exhibition, Wellington 1940
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