The haka, often associated with New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team, is much more than a pre-game ritual; it is a cornerstone of Maori culture, embodying history, identity, and emotion.

New Zealands parliament was temporarily halted by Māori politicians performing a haka. The MP's were angry over a controversial bill and performed the haka as a protest. The proposed law would reinterpret 184 year treaty with the Māori people.