Haka: A Living Tradition

Author: Wira Gardiner

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Price : $19.99 NZD
ISBN : 9781869588809
Publisher : Hodder Moa Beckett
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Weight (g) : 0.236
Publication date : 01 August 2002
Produced in : New Zealand
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Author : Wira Gardiner
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Pages : 112
BIC subject : Australasian & Pacific history; Folk dancing; Cultural studies
Illustrations : 50 illustrations
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The haka has always been a vital part of Maori culture and tradition. Today it has a growing influence on the lives of all New Zealanders. This book traces the story of the haka from its origins in Maori legend to its role in a contemporary commercial world. The haka has been an instrument of nation building, an icon of NZ's unique identity.

Author description

Wira Gardiner is the author of two previous books, including a history of the Maori Battalion. He was the Director of Civil Defence for New Zealand, and is now a consultant to business on Maori issues.