In a first-of-its-kind indigenous encounter, a Maori kapa haka delegation from Aotearoa, New Zealand, performed the haka (dance) at the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma tribal shrine in Mulugu district, while local Koya tribal cultural teams also held their regular performances. The historic performance, coinciding with the 77th Republic Day, added profound symbolic significance to the celebrations, highlighting the shared traditions of resilience, honour and ancestral pride, though the two countries

Jason Momoa did the Haka ― a traditional Maori war dance ― with his children at the “Aquaman” premiere. | HuffPost

27K views · 278 reactions | The moment when youngest New Zealand MP led traditional Maori 'Haka' dance in country's parliament, prompting other MPs to join in, as a mark of protest over a controversial bill. #newzealand #hakadance #maori #newzealandparliament | News18 | Facebook

Set in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1864, KA WHAWHAI TONU tells the story of a pivotal battle in the first New Zealand land wars in the Waikato region. A battle fought with impossible odds between Māori and the Colonial forces. Directed by Michael Jonathan and starring Temuera Morrison, Jason Flemyng and Miriama Smith. #KaWhawhaiTonu hits Aussie cinemas this Thursday! | Transmission Films | Facebook