NZ Men's Sevens haka and waiata welcomes NZ Rowing medalists

The NZ Men's Sevens team welcomed the NZ Rowing team back to their base with a rousing waiata and haka following their historic day out on the water in Tokyo.
CREDIT: 1NewsNZ

[@cececece5459]

These men have amazing voices. Go NZ. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tanenolan]

dont care what the "others" say we are bleseed to have our culture and especially have it on display for the world. Ataahua. and kia ora to the mana shown.

[@TA-wg9oi]

here, here. Well done to our brothers and sisters from across the ditch...

[@smoken7992]

🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@janbracewell7854]

Anything done in good spirit is welcomed

[@Nozazand]

You are the great nation and be always proud of your traditions. I love the spirit and your courage in every move of Haka. Love from Belgium.🤘🤘👏💪🙏🌞❤️

[@tanenolan]

@@Nozazand Thanks Noza. nice words from Belguim.

[@MrKeanu23]

When your away from home, you will do anything to make your fellow country men and women feel like they’re home with that sort of welcoming. Sooooo much respect to the sevens team for doing this. And sooo happy and proud to be a kiwi. I had to fight back tears for this one. 😂

[@darrbz]

As an Aussie I’m so jealous of your culture and the way you represent and celebrate yourself

[@katyrebel18]

It's the Natives culture...

[@bryanle6749]

@@katyrebel18 your point is..?

[@katyrebel18]

@@bryanle6749 "As an Assie I'm jealous of your culture" who is the your you are referring to?

[@maree82carm44]

@@katyrebel18 yes this is Maori culture and as such it is also New Zealand/Kiwi culture. You may reject it, but that doesn't change the fact.

[@bryanle6749]

@@katyrebel18 who do you think "your" is? The video clearly highlights a waiata and a haka... What culture do you think these originate from?

[@nitin.sharmanitin141]

Amazing culture, love kiwis, Aussie commentators showing this clip on our telly :)

[@VKM33]

Ah the culture-less aussies.

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

@@VKM33 no need for that

[@MK-oc4gt]

@@VKM33 where are you from? 🤷

[@user-dw5qc4ln7y]

@@MK-oc4gt CHINA xddd

[@MK-oc4gt]

@@VKM33Rubbish, they're not 'culture-less.' As a Maori, I can appreciate the fact that the Aboriginal culture is the oldest in the world. I just wish all those living on their land would recognise that and therefore give them and the culture the respect they deserve. Just saying...🤷

[@southcentrallove3533]

From a fellow Polynesian-Tongan this brings joy to know another nation is proudly and fearfully showing their true cultural mana, culture and traditions. Ofas from Tonga and may u all keep your culture and Maori Mana until this world disappears 💙🙏🏽

[@gissyb1]

Fantastic respect for their team mates. This is what make nz awesome. Our unity n kindness. Congrats to all the nz medal winners and those who never got medals. Proud of all of them

[@Ryder385]

I'm cutting onions over here, that was amazing! Congrats from Canada

[@lynetteowens7242]

🤣😂😎

[@tweediebird]

Tumeke guys!!! Beautiful welcoming home for some of our NZ Olympians. Welcome Home 💯🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@nziwikiwi4020]

its in the hotel lobby in japan bro

[@saffasaffa5084]

Amazing voices this is why New Zealand is such an amazing country. They support each other and this video shows the beautiful culture. Love NZ

[@Grumen67]

Well done from Australia. An amazing tribute to your rowers.

[@KyrieKarena]

Thanks

[@isirelisolo4462]

Congratulation NZ Rowing Meadalists Love from Fiji

[@alanamcgaugh631]

The first time I heard and saw a Haka I cried. I didn’t know what it was all about but I could feel the pride of those involved. The same feeling when I watched this one. Amazing. Thank you.

[@kaiuluitova6369]

Beautiful singing❤️ Cheers from a Fijian Fan

[@CaliKiwi-]

What beautiful voices the rugby boys have!!

[@adammickhaelbinameir2931]

Kiwis gotta have some of the most amazing cultures. Started as a war dance and now just being used to celebrate absolutely everything. Beautiful

[@gissyb1]

It's not a war dance. Haka evokes the spirits and the ancestors to give us strength

[@adammickhaelbinameir2931]

@@gissyb1 ouh I thought it was originally a war dance…but good to know that. Thanks

[@jonjones2639]

But you love to watch lol

[@johnwicksdog4399]

@@gissyb1 shut up egg it’s a war dance !

[@flamemarino-dawson3157]

Not Kiwi. This is Maori.

[@l214laus]

Fantastic to see. Australian channel Seven mentioned this, so looked it up. Well done. Very inspirational, cheers from Melbourne

[@billsheet8337]

Yeah I seen that sucks nz news didn't do that as well... chur man

[@Tweedaldiniho]

Such an amazing way to support your team.

[@biscuit5160]

Being an Aussie the HAKA always gives me goosebumps

[@imcr1272]

BUT AUSTRALIA ISN'T NZ

[@Lat42Tassie]

Too much Brother, Respect to you ....Aussie regardless Thank you

[@Es_Koroi]

Vinaka All Blacks sevens👏Love from Fiji

[@LandaDominique]

Congrats from USA. This was beautiful 😍 wow

[@nikolakozhuharov1042]

I'm not familiar with this tradition (only the haka) but those lads can sing

[@gochad]

Kia Ora ! This Waiata(song) is called Purea Nei This is its english translation. :) Nga Mihi Scattered by the wind washed by the rain and transformed by the sun, all doubts are swept away and all restrains are cast down. Fly O free spirit, fly to the clouds in the heavens, transformed by the sun, with all doubts swept away and all restrains cast down. Yes, all restrains are cast down

[@nikolakozhuharov1042]

@@gochad thanks mate, beautiful stuff indeed!

[@joep7584]

In our culture (Maori) it is normal / expected that after someone speaks in situations like this the speaker or the people with him will sing a waiata (song) to show support for the speaker. Most rugby teams especially our National teams will follow this protocol.

[@daldydircymrurydd3727]

@@joep7584 how quaint. If I could pat you on the head I would. How’s the literacy and numeracy? I see you people are given time off proper education to practice your little dances. That’s why you people want everything handed to you,can’t make it like normal people.

[@Darkcollosus81]

@@daldydircymrurydd3727 I can't quite figure out whether you are horribly ignorant or just a callous individual, either way I feel sorry for you (no need to respond btw, clearly you can't recognize your own ignorance, so I'll go with callous for now). Given your YT name, I'm assuming you are Welsh. You must be in the 0.1%, because all the Welsh people I have met have been extremely respectful of Maori culture. Perhaps you have been cut off from your own culture, and that manifests itself in destructive ways. If that is the case, yet again, I feel sorry for you. If education is so important to you, please expend some energy learning about culture and customs past your own letterbox. Trust me, it'll make you more normal.

[@lajohnson1ly]

I came for the haka, but who would have thought that rugby players could sing so well? Congratulations on your silver and to the Blackferns for their gold.

[@bladeakl196]

Maoris*😂😂

[@booyah2u296]

Absolutely amazing to have your own special waiata and haka. So deserving for the rowing team who have done their country proud. Very proud athletes from Aotearoa. 😃🚣

[@stevehughes1510]

That's the NZ spirit right there..........go kiwi.

[@taeng0077]

so much love for kiwis

[@maraeacookson1573]

Thank you :-)

[@peterwilliamson4296]

And we for our friends in the US. Its lovely that you like our song. Out here in the pacific, we always enjoy theatre, arts and kindness from you guys. Take care. Caring Kiwi.

[@Vdubb916]

Congratulations from your American Maori Brotha 🤙

[@hiccups5785]

That waiata👌🏽 Ngarohi can SING👀

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

Rugby men. Respect.

[@nzbomber685]

Tears of joy everytime i watch this

[@soundsgoodbro1296]

Better have a good one for the girls planned 🙌 . . . And also, credit to you boys - best way to deal with personal disappointment is generously giving to others 🤙

[@johnnyrarere]

Gummon... disappointment??Irrelevant...they would've done this even if they won

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

Tumeke All Blacks Rugby 7's - Most certainly one of the 'bestest' you guys can display for our Gold Winning Wahine. Big Congratulations to all our Rowing Fraternity you again put your talents on display for all the World to see. Kia ora Rangatahi

[@dovahking5991]

Thanks brothers. Solid az waiata tautoko. Spread the love whanau ma.

[@dmncplpa]

Hospitality well delivered and received. 🇳🇿

[@kennethcharlton9664]

That is epic take a bow lads!

[@smoken7992]

Love the Repect to the boys doing that..❤❤🙏🙏

[@barbaraengland7104]

Gosh watching this im 2024 and tearing up as so beautiful So damned proud to be a Kiwi

[@elkiwi69]

So nice guys, awesome welcome!

[@lh435]

Respect! Goosebumps.

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks so much for posting!

[@trekwars2763]

Stunning , beautiful , but made me cry.

[@exodusdiva2295]

Mean as 😍 A waiata and a haka, beautiful.

[@jasinmarch8240]

Not to mention a the opening welcome mini ❤

[@michellestreb9224]

Beautiful!!!

[@ethan3834]

Beautiful song by the boys, what's the name of the song? much love from South Africa!!

[@michaeleshane7183]

Purea nei e te hau Horoia e te ua Whitiwhitia e te ra Mahea ake nga poraruraru Makere ana nga here. E rere, wairua e rere Ki nga ao o te rangi Whitiwhitia e te ra Mahea ake nga poraruraru Makere ana nga here, Makere ana nga here Translation Scattered by the wind washed by the rain and transformed by the sun, all doubts are swept away and all restrains are cast down. Fly O free spirit, fly to the clouds in the heavens, transformed by the sun, with all doubts swept away and all restrains cast down. Yes, all restrains are cast down.

[@fatfloat6524]

@@cececece5459 i dont think you know what harassment means...

[@morrisanderson818]

Ko Purea Nei written by Hirini Melbourne,

[@swiftnswerve272]

Purea nei e te hau Horoia e te ua Whitiwhitia e te ra Ma hea ake nga Po raruraru Makere ana nga here E rere, wairua e rere Ki nga ao o te rangi Whitiwhitia e te ra Mahea ake nga Po raruraru Makere ana nga here

[@josephdouglas4214]

Top class people. Beautiful stuff.

[@alexferguson5687]

hi all black sevens love love love the song and the haka too I love our culture it's really nice to do a maori song and a haka too love from alex ferguson from wanganui newzealand I watch that video a couple of times it's a very cool video ☺☺☺ 💙💙💙

[@anzeboy1]

How F**k'n GOOD was that

[@ometofu]

Strong humans.

[@tuirauhihi6674]

Loveit

[@aranijayceedwards7148]

😍😍😍 love the way they sing this waiata..😍😍😍

[@21091980ch]

O reconhecimento de uma conquista trás conforto.

[@takingafence]

without Maori culture, wouldn't have any welcoming apart from a hand shake!! this is how its done, embrace it, live it, learn it, respect it. ka mau te wehi!

[@bremCZ]

Awesome

[@bronzemen34]

Proud 💯💯💯💯💯

[@kvman6410]

Im so proud the the boys were proud of the team. kia haha Our Olympic heroes..

[@TsukasaElkKite]

This was beautiful

[@umbum7187]

So fuckn proud of Aotearoa right about now. Tumeke brothers🤙

[@mohamedrifkhan6499]

Goosebumps 👌

[@matthewleet9882]

Respect bro made me feel proud Kia kaha Aroha

[@verdellellis4043]

So Phanomenal and powerful. Arohanui.

[@willtekata1763]

Aw mate. What can you say. So good.

[@billsheet8337]

Damn man's can sing this was solid

[@eugenenzannawalker849]

Mean Maori mean. Humble and respect. Tu meke

[@itsmrfatal5373]

Lets gooooo 🇳🇿

[@tongatonga8553]

love this✊🏽🌿

[@21091980ch]

A importância do reconhecimento do feito olímpico, maestria emocional.

[@maraeacookson1573]

Obrigado pelas suas palavras gentis. Bênção de Aotearoa [NZ]

[@lindamclaurin956]

Awesome ♥️

[@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887]

Awesome 👏👏👏

Respect!

[@rosean374]

Im enjoying all these olympic homecomings around the world

[@cherryturner192]

Wonderful

[@anni3123]

My cat turned into a tiger after hearing this.🐯

[@sofiakaloumaira4839]

awesome singing

[@davidsat24]

Respect

[@CarmellitaLeman]

I love that we do this thats unity

[@karlrensburg3472]

Churr !!! from west auckland .

[@alunamiss6492]

I can hear that brothers note 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@susiannynayara9272]

Voltar para casa é muito bom, mas voltar com uma medalha é satisfatório.

[@in-relevant8832]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ngahuruharawira4134]

"ATAAHUA"😍🙏💯🥳

[@robjohnwaite4504]

Nice work boyz…

[@nickkearney6282]

Aroha Te Maori, in celebration with other great Kiwi athletes.

[@FluffyMuffs]

03:05 imagine one employee not knowing that NZ team does haka and and walks by and hears this. 😂 I would be scared as fuk haha Always love watching hakas, so much emotion, its beautiful.

[@bazzybadboy7160]

Mean MOARI mean welcoming our girls home mean haka !

[@iceotonic23]

Mean 🙏🏽🤙🏽👍🏽

[@georginalockyer5061]

Beautiful 😊😉❤

[@tt3mpire]

The AOTEAROA mana and aroha never dies. Up the kiwis

[@RGS.7]

❤

[@lindasam8602]

⚫

[@sharylhobbs998]

Kiwis aren’t known for treating their indigenous people well, but they sure do love their culture.

[@Skybar23]

These are maori men.... whats wrong with them embracing thier culture?

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Its seriously good and thats with masks on! Proud Kiwi.

[@afelekzsmalley-huch7501]

The person leading is my cuzin

[@nuzin100]

7 thumbs down is so crazy ,we are Proud Kiwis

[@msmoke88]

Riiiiight. I was super perplexed seeing that. Hei aha, let's just focus on all the love. Because it always overcomes hate. ❤

[@maraeacookson1573]

It's called they are jealous, so they need to tramp on someone to feel good, but hei aha, we've never cared what others think so long as we know....just as Donna Make mentioned

[@gawk_gawk_3000]

Wow maori culture never gets old up the kiwis

[@DamanKingBear]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@Kama_lefagaoalii]

Kapai boys 💯

[@maximus15gsp16]

🙏🏽🖤🔥

[@brotherc.w.encino8716]

Welcome home whanau, and Tu Meke 4 flying the Tino Rangatira flag out there

[@jasebates7589]

Nice 🤗

[@Kikbakgee]

Fuuu the harmonizing doe 🔥🤣 Not bad for a fricken rugby team thats for sure 😂 Mean boys

[@edithnz8395]

Very proud to be kiwi

[@jarrettmcgregor1001]

Chur 💪🏾