Karewa Arthur Funeral Haka (KaMate full version) Ngāti Toa Rangatira

This full version was performed by the loved ones of our Koro (Karewa William Arthur) and is a symbol of Love, Respect, Admiration, and a challenge for him on his/her next journey. Performed at his funeral on 2nd May 2019 a Takapuwahia Marae in Porirua, New Zealand. Rest in Peace 'Powerhouse Bill' Brief background The haka 'Ka Mate' was composed around 1820 by the famous Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha. It is an iconic part of New Zealand culture. Although it may be known to some through its performance by kapa haka groups, New Zealand sports teams and performance by the All Blacks, it has had special cultural significance for Ngāti Toa Rangatira since its composition. The haka Ka Mate is a taonga (treasure) of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and is an integral part of Ngāti Toa Rangatira history, culture and identity. It has come to represent to Ngāti Toa Rangatira not only the survival of Te Rauparaha but a part of Ngāti Toa Rangatira’s collective identity, the re-establishment and re-invention of that iwi due to the vision and actions of Te Rauparaha. Ngāti Toa Rangatira regard themselves as the kaitiaki (guardians) of the haka Ka Mate and Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira has been charged by the iwi to celebrate the haka Ka Mate on behalf of the descendants of Te Rauparaha and the iwi and protect the haka Ka Mate from culturally inappropriate and offensive use. For more info http://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/siteconten... http://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz