Maori Battalion Haka - C Company House Gisborne

THE “tramp, tramp, tramp” of 60 pairs of brand new army issue boots and the mana of the predominantly young men wearing them echoed across 100 years in Gisborne on Saturday during the opening of C Company House. A crowd of 3000-4000 attended the ceremony in Kelvin Park and many more watched the parade that preceded the opening.
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The 60’, representing the first 60 Maori from Tairawhiti to march off to World War 1 and magnificently kitted out in period uniform, led the 500-metre-long precession. They were followed by 30 men from the first battalion RNIR at Linton, military vehicles, cadets, school students and several hundred 28 Maori Battalion whanau carrying photographs of their loved ones.
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[@tonibarnett01]

wow maybe the same ages our 28th maori battalion were when they went away to war...I saw glimpses of our tipuna in there..heart warming..., touching.. mixed with sadness....very special tribute

[@stevenjerome1777]

Mikmaq First Nations here from the Mikmaq tribe in Gesgapegiag Quebec. You lads are so important to the cultural warrior societies within the communities. The fact the our colonisers saw your culture as something to be apart of is such a huge step. I love ya guys. Much love coming from the Mikmaq communities in Canada. Gesalul (Love.)

[@Christopher-ej2bs]

Ummmm, you mean Mi'kmaq? Pronounced mig maw? Lol . Not to be that guy, but it seems that there a lot of people in Canada who claim to be indigenous, but are only so because they were born here ,rather than elsewhere.

[@ntcarib]

As a non First Nations person - I often wished that we celebrated and encorporated our First Nations Warrior culture within the Forces

[@Christopher-ej2bs]

@@ntcarib sadly a lot of those brave men and women whom the country called upon to help them out, were left by the way side when the country no longer needed them. In most cases it was not until ten or twenty years ,even longer, after their deaths that some of those brave "wind talkers" also known as "code talkers" got any form of recognition. A lot of the pressure came from the church to not publically decorate or even award them , in the fears that : * These are their words, not mine* " that it might spark an Indian rebellion , or even raise sympathies towards these people whom refuse to accept our Lord and Savior ...." It's a sad reality.

[@THLLS-ej2tq]

This brings tears to my eyes. My mother lost brothers who fought for the 28th Maori Battalion. The casualty rate for men of "Te Hokowhitu" was 75 %. That meant 3 out 4 men would be wounded or killed in combat. 4 of my uncles went to fight against Hitler's finest, and only 1 returned. 2 killed defending Crete, and 1 MIA in the second battle of Tobruk. The eldest brother was 21 years of age. A testament to how we Maori lost the cream of a generation of young vibrant men. Nothing good comes from war and conflict. You would think that ppl might have learned that by now huh? Sadly, not so.

[@MrNajibrazak]

as a descendent of a former IJA marine, i was told that the most fearsome and respected former foe in the battlefields of the Pacific are the Dayak Warriors of Borneo and the Maori Warriors of New Zealand. Respect and salute!

[@lefterisgeorgiou4424]

Respect from Crete Greece 🇬🇷. Those heroes who fought and killed in our island are our family!!!

[@phornthip1991]

@Thllls Churchill said after the war: "We fought the wrong enemy." ""If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle." Sunzi, The Art of War The Loosers of WWI and WWII are entire Mankind The Victors, the global Banksters still continue to mess up the world. Greetings from Germany who made his military service during the cold war about 50 years ago. My Father and my Grandfather served in WWII against the Soviet Union. My Father had to go to into the War with 16 after highschool exermination in 1943. Both was not physically insured, but my father was mentally destroyed his entire life, he died with 58. My Grandfather died with 62, and I will getting 72 in June in good condition. Treue um Treue

[@hokimoki3677]

Best ka mate haka performed on youtube. You can definitely see ancestors in these men.

[@jeremyb7955]

a very deep honour for these young men

[@coastsouljah]

Very nice to see so many involved in the continuation of our culture.

[@goodputin4324]

Just need to rid of the pakeha

[@iroquoispliskin5956]

The Haka is one the of most badass and moving things I have seen.

[@ringocharmley3941]

Imagine seeing that before a battle. Would 100% lay a brick

[@THLLS-ej2tq]

@Infinite Plain Then they were known as The Maori Pioneer Troops. Also, formidable Warriors.

[@RandomGuy-uj4hn]

I heard in WW2 when they're deployed in Italy, Germans just fleeing after hearing the Maori Battalion chanting this. Idk about the truth, but at least this is what i heard.

[@bronzemen34]

@@RandomGuy-uj4hn it’s all true brother…….our ancestors were absolute beasts on the battlefield with no remorse for the enemy….but their are stories of camaraderie during rare times of occasions such as Christmas where for an hour or so both enemy parties would engage in a game of football and exchange gifts and stories of themselves…..so it wasn’t entirely just blood and guts…..again rare occasion this happened - but the wars they fought had readied our MAORI ancestors for WW1 and WW2…..long before any world wars…….we were born to WAR lest we forget 🌹

[@puwhenua62]

Done with old school subtlety my type of haka

[@notoriousbig73]

Indeed A dignified Haka without the Hollywood ✌

[@macking1330]

what can I say to that as a ex soldier this was something to behold well done boys ,Onward

[@Omega-wi6fl]

My Respect for the Moari knows no Bounds!! Amazing People!

[@thudor1]

I would love to assemble a battalion of Gurkhas, Maoris and Sikhs! Talk about fearsome!!

[@TheBroTee]

Best Ka Mate on KZbin right here

[@ielusepulona9381]

Ninjafied13000 No mi bhai moo I bhai

[@henryhalterman493]

Concur.

[@FoxfirePoet]

My family is Scottish and Creek (Native American). Thus, I'm humbled by how much of your warrior culture is left intact. That said, lineage doesn't matter. You can't watch this without feeling something stir in you, no matter where you come from.

[@goodputin4324]

Lineage matters ffs

[@georgeh.armstrong8140]

With a performance like that, any sane enemy will be frightened half to death before the first shot is fired! MOST impressive. Love the Long Lees, too: they are very scarce in this country.

[@lilwater7358]

It's a shame that we created such a disgusting way of warfare...

[@manaturipa4017]

this haka was used i heard a story that the germans ran away from the battle field becuase of a haka not too sure if it was this one but i wouldn't be surprised if it was

[@janeeley1604]

George H. Armstrong that’s the point of a haka😜

[@manaturipa4017]

I am maori my tribal haka is ten 10 times more ferocious than this haka my tribe is tuhoe you would for sure flee from that haka for sure

[@manaturipa4017]

@Steven Otene bei you tripping I didnt say this haka wasn't ferocious lol shut up girl

[@A.romero.1979.]

I dont know way but i love the haka dance....greatings from the netherlands👋

[@sematagi9291]

The horse blankets, takes me back to boarding school time in Nelson, kia kaha!

[@vernongoodey5096]

Respect from UK. Lucky enough to visit Gisborne back in 1999. Also visited the Cook Islands and they have a monument there to their Dead from WW1

[@emilyhongara715]

My Tears of Rememberance (Mr Real Whanau/Family) My Maori Battalion C. My Grand Father(s) Ta Apirana Ngata-Ngarimu of Ngati Porou. I Love You.

[@alexterito1]

🔥🔥 felt like i was back home for a small moment, feeling home sick this performance touched home for me.

[@desmondkarauna7320]

mean brothers yous look like our tupunas from maori battalion when i watch yous guys i wish i was next too yous doing it mean brothers xoxoxox

[@exJacktar]

Best display l have ever watched, puts the professionals to shame. Your ancestors must be smiling from the past.

[@manofaction1807]

Never lose this tradition.... Keep it dear, Always.

[@kernohan812]

awesome to be a kiwi and to be leading my schools haka

[@emilyhongara715]

Me and My Dad Papakoroua HONGARA born 7 October 1930 of Ruatoria New Zealand give Blessings from the Highest Order of POORETT.

[@willhoepo1378]

I'm from Gisborne

[@RonOside]

Lord thank you for having them on our side.

[@sweeptheleg.]

If i was standing opposite from them across a field watching that, I'd be convinced I was about to get a thorough ass kicking. 😂

[@moomoochacoo]

If only the US would have embraced Native American Culture more we would probably have traditions like this today. Not saying NZ history is perfect but at least they acknowledge them better. We have team called the Redskins....yea.

[@Eshayzbra96]

It's because the Maori weren't actually conquered.

[@dcaotearoa]

that's kind of scary to think if I fought against a US soldier with Native American traditional beliefs deep in his spirit and lost!! I would certainly hope he killed me because getting scalped alive is too terrifying to imagine!!

[@fasiapulekaufusi6632]

Redskins vs the Cowboys lol racism in front of everyone's face yet it's do widely overlooked

[@Upsettingtooth]

Yeah I'm pretty sure scalping our opponents while they are still alive would reflect greatly on America's image

[@Mercmad]

@@Upsettingtooth Scalping a defeated enemy was a practice learnt from the Spaniards and was never a native Indian practice. I tend to think that the Spaniards learned it from there Islamic overlords .

[@AM-SD]

How long will they last on the battlefield? Take a wild guess..

[@abc64pan]

Their skill at avoiding to step on their hats is astonishing!

[@trueaussie9230]

I'm VERY impressed.👍👍👍 It seemed close at times, though. 😉😊

[@liamkisbee8117]

Anyone watched gallipoli mini series from 2015 ? The kiwis perfom haka in the trenches before the battle, really good series

[@rogerhanssen9440]

served with kiwi battalion in bosnia, pleasure

[@omahathegoodlife3630]

roger hanssen , Where in Bosnia?

[@coastsouljah]

Hope you come for a holiday one day ❤❤🇳🇿

[@brycepardoe658]

Absolutely beautiful

[@fishingmagconz]

Totally Awesome. Proud to be a Kiwi.

[@dionerueti4526]

Priviliged to be a Maori warrior, God bless!!

[@remedy1858]

The 2 on the right look like they are auditioning for a zombie movie LOL!

[@ShockJock]

Beautiful people! It will be amazing to have them on our side in BRICS+!!!

[@GoofyGatoProductions_GGP]

OMG. I would literally turn around and RUN.

[@bgdancer100]

Of all the sounds you DON'T want to hear coming across No Man's Land, that has to be well up there.

[@catherineaiello7136]

Amazing!

[@WAIRUA]

We are truly blessed to be Māori

[@genefromnc1814]

Now that’s a true reflection of Band of Brothers. I’d fight with those guys anytime.

[@THLLS-ej2tq]

Love how the Kaea walk 🚶‍♂️ back and forward along the lines of Warriors like our Ancestors did. Ataahua.

[@Eric_Von_Yesselstyn]

And while all that mess is going on, the enemy is in position for a crossfire.

[@h.b.hatecraft953]

Well , they are a defeated for a good reason.

[@JosStorm]

"Magnificent, aren't they?"

[@brooklynbummer]

Love it, so much demonstration.

[@kotahurt]

Geoffrey Moore of Dalby Queensland sends his love

[@irenenelson5331]

Rongopai Hiku, nice to hear from you, & I do understand your feelings toward your whanau, all I can say is, I'm glad we my siblings & I had a mother who taught us the Lords Prayer in Maori, her words learn this by heart & lt will help us understand & use it for every situation we may come across in our lives, ...believe me it was in gatherings,in death & in giving thanks for all our blessings.. so for you,, do that it can only help .....I feel your resentment but you have to let go & forgive them. move on,big wide world out there . Stay safe Noho tawhiti Tu kotahi

[@ycongq6520]

did they have enough energy to fight after they dance

[@ekim000]

The unit that seizures together stays together.

[@MaikaMaile]

MANA!!!!!!!!!!

[@TakasiTamaFutuna]

Those look like Lee Metford rifles. Awesome.

[@vilo_h5541]

Always impressive. Why are they wearing WW2 era uniforms?

[@Sarge0311]

Every time see these Maori do the Hakka it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up !! I am glad the Maori or on our side !!

[@taunteratwill1787]

1942: These kind of guys must have been quite out of breath before the battle begun! 😋

[@fatmanfaffing4116]

Good job they're on our side. Played a game of 'touch' rugby against some visiting Kiwi troops when I was in the Aussie army. On tarmac. 'touch' in quotation marks for good reason. Piss up afterwards was good, mind.

[@yudhyapriantojuhri9355]

Damn this man is ready to take your heaf off dont mess with them

[@renatovonschumacher3511]

Much more ridiciculous than scaring, and they will be tired before the fight even starts,

[@tompetrou2270]

Magnificent, I'm glad they're on our side... Greek Aussie

[@trueaussie9230]

Bloody scary to come up against. Imagine a Maori battallion with a pipeband coming over the top at you. 😱😱😱

[@tompetrou2270]

@@trueaussie9230 A nightmare indeed

[@TezKingboom]

send a few of these to Ukraine, Russians be shitting bricks and legging it out

[@777turbineman]

Awesome

[@jack26ts6]

Respect

[@SKINWALKER]

Have Jerry shaking in their boots!!!

[@madboyfull]

soldiers revolted with the food supplied at the barracks.

[@ray_forrester]

Far out 😭 Maori in America feeling home sick AS watching this. The mana is palpable 👊🏽

[@pauljermyn5909]

You really wouldn't want to fight those guys, which I guess is the idea

[@usurper762]

The bro’s with the taiaha were having a mean time.

[@PocketMarmo04]

Fascinating

[@harrymiram5562]

This haka is the Epitome of Close Quarters Drill. In all of the haka videos having seen, Nobody strikes anybody close to them! Love these tributes!...Kia Ora, Aotearoa!

[@markw999]

It may look a little silly. You still don't want to mess with them.

[@bronxlords]

Wow... this is badaaaaass

[@hibbsas9029]

My tall skinny guy at 0:53 is straight ripping up

[@Crimsonfate]

If this scares you, then you shouldn’t be fighting in a war...

[@Haloman2458]

They dont need to scare their enemy's, if your facing these boys and you know the Maori history youll already be in full retreat

[@ngawilliams2592]

@@Haloman2458 I’m pretty sure the Germans weren’t scared of this🤣

[@KIWIxN1NJA]

don't talk about fighting wars when you have no experience in one, stick to wasting your life on fifa

[@geoffbell166]

At Casino rail station the Maori Battalion fought against battle hardened German troops with neither side capitulating,the Germans even stop firing to allow medics to remove the wounded,they respected hard fighting men with a ferocious reputation...

[@bulitale7108]

This doesn't scare the Pakehs...funny!

[@junglebunny3000]

alsome guys they would be proud of you all ki-ora tauranga

[@artiombeknazaryan7542]

nice battalion grouping, close enough to be wiped out by one guided 500kg bomb.

[@uglyfrog7263]

I love the Haka!

[@guhanbalaraman4914]

Rich traditions are kept alive

[@honawikeepa5813]

The hairy man that saves Te Rauparaha's life is Te Wharerangi of Motu a puhi on Rotoaira. 10 years later he is killed by those that were chasing Te Rauparaha and eaten. Te Wharerangi is my koro. Our korero differs from the mainstream korero of the past 100 years.

[@Mercmad]

Te Rau Paraha is My Koro . Because my great great grandparents only had two daughters much of our whanau was unknown to each other .I even went to school with other kids who were cousins and neither of us knew it. An Uncle and Cousin were the only ones who knew .I understand completely when you describe your Korero as being different to the narrative put forward today.

[@carlb4741]

Awsome, true story.

[@funkycraft1009]

The boys of the 28th will be proud!

[@johngamba4823]

Awesome!!!!

[@wildhunt7044]

NakiHardcores, way i was taught, he old ways, even in militar college..KaiPai!!

[@fadedtiger3181]

I can guarantee you whoever saw this before an actual battle against new zealanders died in horrible confusion lol

[@richardsmithspetrat6730]

Nah nah nah mate they would've died from being so damn terrified this shit is scary

[@Jorn41]

Me think they died from laughing!

[@CyberBytePro]

@@Jorn41 what's laughable about it?

[@h.b.hatecraft953]

Honestly how do you not laugh while seeing this stupid little line dance. It makes me want to subjugate them.

[@BrigadierMM]

Wow! Awesome!

[@zaynevanday142]

During WW1 the Maori battalion were not combat troops they were pioneers ie: Ditch diggers

[@fatimarodrigues9742]

Lindoooo! Verdaderos profesionales del Haka!

[@growlow2880]

The guy at the front right had a pukana like he had something stuck in his eye and his tooth lol.

[@arthurboyd9713]

these are very impressive, but I just can't help but wonder what they are saying and the meaning behind it.

[@ropataparaone5571]

ONWARD!

[@richardvonpingel2379]

If I were the enemy that would frighten the hell out of me

[@noobcyborg8789]

Give me the 28th maori battalion and I'll win the war. Erwin rommel the desert fox.

[@petertaua5590]

its actually give me 4 maori battalions and ill take egypt saudi Arabia and jordan in a year

[@henryhalterman493]

Just imagine a Regiment with one battalion being the 28th, and the second being a Gurkha battalion. Let them train and teach other their ways for about a year, and set them on any enemies that need to be absolutely pulverized.

[@Monkey-wn3iz]

Henry Halterman might as well surrender

[@dayton2vx]

@Demz Soutz blame the palangis

[@maiyahli3564]

@@dayton2vx hard out uso

[@ghostdz42]

Crazy

[@haritsdarwienm5886]

Where's this?

[@paulwolf7562]

Talking about psyching people out. Could you imagine what the Germans would out have thought about that? Seriously though that was really cool. Almost like being back in time, with the uniforms, P-08 gear, helmets and Lee's. Btw, I am an American, Pennsylvanian and had family members who served in the military during World War 1 and 2. I always considered these cultures very great warriors, warrior cultures, much like our Native Americans.

[@h.b.hatecraft953]

Well being that the Germans killed 3/4TH's of all of these guys it was probably pitty they felt.

[@paulwolf7562]

@@h.b.hatecraft953 I did read about it. Somebody obviously didn't care about how they handled those troops, or something? I was actually kind of referring to the Haka they were doing. Like psyching themselves up before a football 🏈 game?

[@h.b.hatecraft953]

@@paulwolf7562 honestly I don't know how people keep themselves from laughing while watching this stupid line dance bit.

[@dannyjacobson1963]

Real warriors

[@michaelarmbruster586]

Just glad I'd never have to face them

[@kinasandwich7624]

At the end of this these boys met with Sir Peter Jackson at a open conference where Sir Peter gave a speech concerning the Maori Battalions had been given a mission in Gallipoli. Find it lol I could not give it justice if I was to try and explain it.

[@triman500]

There always seems to be some that lead. Are they elected like Chiefs etc ?

[@coralhill6689]

Yup, chiefs normally wore the maori cloak

[@missymason2377]

Amen

[@christopherlussier4383]

You Know...If my people had learned the Haka way back? well maybe just maybe those Explorers might have just as well said "Nope!! not this place. let's go home".

[@himalayan8315]

Wonder why they didn't do Paikea?,being majority Ngati Porou.

[@ironlion7177]

Himalayan coz this is the Haka the Maori battalion did in Gallipoli bro that's all

[@himalayan8315]

Zombiefied oh ok,shot bro!

[@zali13]

Ka mate!!