Haka: A Living Tradition by Mira Gardiner

Explore haka as a powerful living tradition

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Mira Gardiner examines haka as a dynamic expression of Māori identity, history and collective strength. Moving beyond the form’s international association with sport, the book considers its many purposes within ceremony, welcome, protest, remembrance and community life. Historical background and contemporary examples reveal how words, movement, rhythm and shared performance carry genealogy, emotion and cultural meaning. Richly illustrated and accessible, this introduction honours haka as an evolving tradition and offers readers a deeper appreciation of its significance within Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.