Kia ora. They are called poi (rhymes with boy). Originally used by our men in the olden days as part of flexibility and hand eye co-ordination training to wield weapons such as 'Mere' (clubs) but as the years have passed the ladies adopted them too for dance and entertainment. They are good for percussion too.

When dis was done it was the only concert in the world literally. Rest of da world was in lockdown while we were still pumping yee yaah

In the second world war at the battle of Crete the New Zealand Moari battalion were asked to attack the German Paratroopers who were concided an elite fighting force. The Moari Battalion stood up and preformed a spontaneous Haka before charging at the Germans. War historians agree that this act unsettled the Germans and the Moari 3rd Battalion became a legend of second world war history. They won the fight that day. At the battle of Casino in Italy the Moari Battalion famously played a game of Rugby and rumours were some went pig hunting to have a cook up before again preforming a Haka and attacking the Germans. I had the privilege of meeting some of the Moari Battalion men and others who were at both battles. The stories they shared I carry with me. The word they share in Moari is" Kia Kaha". The fight for the pride of their family, for their ancestors and each other. They fought for "Aroha" (love) for each other. At the end of the battle for Crete the New Zealand forces had the highest casualties of all the allied forces because they hated to lose.

Dude, you epitomize Maori culture! To know and to love your whanau (family) and your tupuna (ancestors) Kia ora e hoa (thank you friend) 🤙🎶💚☮

During the pandemic when everyone was locked down. NZ was rockin

Covid free New Zealand team of 5 million down here 🇳🇿👍🔥

660 Castle Street - is where the band was formed! Hence Six60!!! Oh the balls are called Poi - like they said below. Rhymes with Boy!!!

If you’re interested look up Poi E by Patea Māori Club, basically the first Māori song (waiata) to be commercially released (that I’m aware of) in the 1980s. The men (tane) are using taiaha (spears) and the women (wahine) are using poi.

There was 60,000 people at Western Spring Stadium.

We really out here bro 💯

Stan Walker - Tua is a beautiful song, it’s the Te Reo Maori version of his song “bigger” awesome lyrics too 💛 you might like it ☺️

Seeing your reaction makes me proud to be a kiwi - we are rich in culture, family & God🤍 hope you get to live a day we live in NZ

Thank you so much for your reaction and honesty. It's beautiful to hear a man be so expressive❤ That's so courageous and you allow other people to see how helpful openness can be ❤❤❤❤🙏

The house represents where they flatted together in Dunedin going to Otago University. They bought the house and they offer music scholarships there.

We shut our borders when covid hit and had amazing concerts great reaction

"..I haven't been doing them, and I don't know why". Honest. Who's honest nowadays? You are, honestly 💚☮

Six 60 are the only kiwi band to sell out western springs stadium not ONCE not twice three times

New Zealand Vibes.

It’s packed cause they’re the 💣😍

Love ur reactions. Everyone here love six60 and LAB..... We r lucky no COVID.

Love your channel bro. Always got NZ musics back 💪. You might want to check out SIX60-Tomorrow and SIX60-Raining. These are probably their only songs with the Irie feel. But all their songs are bangers SiX60 is the only NZ band that sells out stadiums like this. They are actually doing something no other NZ artist/Band has ever done. On the 24th of April they have on concert at Eden Park (NZ biggest stadium) which is normally only what the big international artists use like U2, Beyoncé, Foo Fighters etc. They are planning to sell that out 💪. Keep the good work up 🤙.

This is where L.A.B KATCHAFIRE THE BLACK SEEDS LADI6 DAVE DOBBYN ARE PLAYING IN JANUARY CAN'T WAIT

If any one dislikes this vid the maoris will come get u 🤪

Castle Street is notorious Street in Dunedin, New Zealand - mainly decrepit student housing and parties

Nz my home. My fave bands of the world. Kiwi canadian girl here

Hahaha.... C'mon bro atleast put up a fight, it is a challenge after all, although the outcome may not change, we'll still respect you more 😇😂 That house at the beginning is how Six60 formed and got their name, the founding members met while attending University of Otago. The band created their name from the street number of the house they lived at in Dunedin, 660 Castle Street. As Ji Fraser said, "That's where it all began. Six60 is the biggest band in NZ but may soon be surpassed by L.A.B. They have plenty of great music, can't wait for you to dive into their catalogue. With the exception of the closed borders everything in NZ is back to normal so we are able to have outdoor events such as concerts. Kiwi's are a pragmatic bunch, we way up the pros and cons when dealing with challenging situations (such as Covid), then we do what's best for NZ (not the individual) as a country, short term pain for long term gain, which is why we are Covid free and will be opening up a Trans-Tasman bubble with Aussie on the 19th April, so Aussie's & Kiwi's can travel between the 2 countries unrestricted, no quarantining required. The “POI” (pronounced like Poi-nt, just drop the 'nt') is the word for “ball” on a cord. Many years ago Maori used it to increase their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms as well as improving coordination. Great reaction bro, glad to see you appreciating and wanting to learn more about our culture. Maybe there's someone out there that can create a Haka (and/or tattoo) specific to you, your whanau and culture. Sorry not my area of expertise but I'm sure someone will point you in the right direction. Indigenous peoples around the world still look to Māori for leadership and guidance kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqt9iJV62JqoZGQ.html Better start practicing for when you get here, we'll be expecting you to get your 'Haka On' !!! 😂👍 Some of my personal favourites to get you started Including - Kia Mau Ki Tō Ūkaipō / Don't Forget Your Roots - Lost ft Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra vimeo.com/57816646 - Rest Of You - Only To Be - Forever - Closer (Lyric Video) - Don't Give It Up - Up There - White Lines ..... there are so many, anything of there's is a banger. I'm sure one of the cuzzies will fill you in. I was going to include a link to that concert then quickly realized you'd hear their other music, almost spoiled it 😌

We would be Privileged to have you brother ✊🏾 we were once a savage race. Just like transformers, always in battle amongst ourselves and then those who came to our country uninvited But we have changed since then to be a Harty Multi Cultural country 👌🏾🙏🏾🤘🏾

lmaoo " y'all got some good looking women"

Jus subbed, love the reaction keep yo the content bro ❤️‍🔥

That is called a poi that our wāhine/ladies are using and the grass skirts that they are wearing are called piupiu brother

Hi from New Zealand

What you call a ball we call a poi

you want to learn our culture come over here and see and learn it for yourself your more than welcome

the ball is called a poi and to say it say it like saying boy but poi you get what I mean?

Those are called poi should watch some Maori culture

Half that blog is you listening to your own voice

This happened almost a year ago, while the rest of the world had cooties... and still has cooties almost a year later. Sigh

Bro ! Str up watch, kiwi codger u tube ,kia kaha ... Need I say more

Kia ora cuzz dude i got hit by a drunk driver when I was 17 four months in hospital two years rehabilitation 21 years old house burnt to the ground house mate died i jumped though a closed window and pulled my girlfriend out 29 years old i was in the rural volunteer fire brigade on the way to a bush fire on my xr250 winding narrow metal roads came around a corner and hello the firetruck had stopped to pick up a hosepack that had fallen off i went under it woke up five weeks later all of 2000 and most of 2001 learning to walk again cook just remember people's names who I'd known my whole life SO YIP EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD ONE I'm 51 haven't had a woken moment without pain since I was 17 but i FUCKING LOVE LIFE IT'S FUN TAKE THE PISS OUT OF WHAT YOU CAN'T CHANGE AND WORK ON THE THINGS YOU CAN...CHUR CHUR BRO

The haka was a way to intimidate our enemies have a look up on the Maori Batallion

Whanau is family in NZ . This is a Kapa Hama group.

Do a reaction to Elders by Envioso feat Phatz....... Phatz is my cousin

Wait till you see our children and women do the haka.

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