Hundreds of people gathered at the Treaty Grounds for Waitangi Day. With waka lined up on the shore, the sun shining, and a powerful haka bringing everyone together, the whole scene was absolutely breathtaking.
Waitangi Day holds deep significance in Aotearoa, but being at Waitangi itself on this day makes it even more special.
Videos from the event have been shared widely online, allowing people everywhere to witness the mana and unity displayed in this awe-inspiring haka.
A video of the haka has racked up a ton of reactions, with viewers saying it gave them goosebumps.
One person commented: “Love this. The waka lined up like that… if you use your imagination, you could see that bay how it looked 200 years ago.”
“That’s how we do it in Aotearoa. Love us, whānau," another wrote.
Someone else added: “Man, I gotta get to Waitangi one year. How blaaaady atāhua!”
The person who posted the video replied: “First time at Waitangi for Waitangi Day—really is something special.”
Another clip from last year's Waitangi 2024 celebration has resurfaced online, showcasing the full force of haka in action:
Instagram page @100newzealnd captioned the memory: "Watching this haka live was absolutely spine-tingling. 🖤🤍❤️".
Today, we celebrate the strength, unity, and culture of Aotearoa. Honouring the past, embracing the future.
Every year we continue to get blown away by the power behind the haka.
