This particular movement, trembling of the hands, is called "wiri". It originates from the heat waves as can be seen on a hot day rising from the ground. The personification of this natural phenomenon is known as Tāne Rore who in Māori origin was the husband of Hine Rēhia - The Maiden of Pleasurable Pursuits. Together they are the progenitors of Māori performance arts.

Right!!!! 💝 This Haka is stronger than any bad, destructive thing. God bless you! 👼

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I believe this is a modified version of the Tēnei te ruru haka created for the city of christchurch after the earthquake... words: Otautahi Maraka! Maraka! Otautahi Maraka! Maraka! Tēnei te rūrū Te koukou nei Kīhai māhitihiti Kīhai marakaraka Te ūpoko nui o te rūrū Terekou He pō, he pō, he ao, ka awatea! Translation: Otautahi (Christchurch) Rise up! Rise up! Otautahi (Christchurch) Rise up! Rise up! This is the morepork ( NZ owl) Who calls, Whose head does not toss From side to side, nor up or down The head of the morepork is steadfast on its shoulders As it calls us From the darkness From the darkness And into the world of light To a dawn of new understanding The haka is a call for people to rise up, to stand firm and strong. Performed with either men or women at the front, this haka is simple and effective. It is quickly becoming an anthem throughout all schools in the South Island. The haka is primarily a posture dance. The way the performer holds him/herself during haka is important. Performers need to be able to exude a sense of strength and invincibility. They need to balance this with their ability to be nimble and light of foot when required. The best haka people are able to flick backwards and forwards between these states in the flash of an eye. I hope that helps!😊

KiaOra Jone! Definitely, we'd love to see the haka being performed...

Thanks @@graemedobson6730. My daughter's pretty stoked they'll have a haka. Will upload their first presentation of the haka and will post the link here. Thanks again. TC.

Haka was never originally a "war dance". That's a common misconception. Haka is an original generic term for "dance" in Māori language

In most kapa haka performances (a Maori cultural performance, where there is singing, dancing, and haka) women do "go hard" just not in the haka section for some reason. During haka, women aren't allowed to take up a wide stance. However, other parts of kapa haka are similar to haka, and women do chant and dance more powerfully.

Depending on which iwi(tribe) you come from, women do go hard and can perform haka like our male counterparts. Wahine(women) also took part in the tribal wars pre-colonization and still do now in modern times. Its about balance and we all have our parts to play.