PNBHS Haka for Mr. Dawson Tamatea's Funeral Service

[@Shaun-tz6qe]

Whelp, here I go watching 3 hours of haka videos on youtube again

[@nneellyy14]

And Crying I suppose! :)

[@singtweetypie]

ShadowWhelp. I do exactly the same thing. I love watching haka videos...as I find them so emotional and moving.

[@tomahawk1542]

ShadowWhelp hahaha chur bro same here 😂😂

[@cakepopaudio5155]

oh thank goodness Im not the only one why is it that we must binge watch? I know I emotionally can't handle but I can't seem to stop either

[@MTurtleShell]

Kina sandwich Definitely worth the watch ... Trained warriors for sure!! These young men, however, strike me as more "raw" perhaps because of their innocence. His boys sure did him proud!!

[@camrongregor2607]

I lost it when the boys parted in silence to let the hearse pass. I wish my country had a tradition like this. Well done boys.

[@dennislum4460]

Does your country turn its guns into a govt that brags about a 36 min response time????

[@longview2517]

Dennis Richard What the fuck kind of response was that?

[@kennybarken7637]

@@b_dog9 In Christian beliefs, only those who are picked by God can enter heaven. The rest of the chosen ones will be given eternal life on the new Earth. Majority of Christians think they go straight to heaven but when you die your basically asleep til judgment day.

[@latenightthinker4737]

Not boys.. These are Men

[@youtubecomments5951]

@@kennybarken7637 says who. You don’t know anything.

[@spaea2062]

In my country of New Zealand, this is the highest level of Respect and Honour to receive a Haka. Kia Kaha Boys.

[@killsking4641]

Kia ora my bro

[@spaea2062]

@@NoName-rr2xd lol tough guy behind the screen.

[@xertx1177]

@Code Ceto can’t even spell, fucking dumbass.

[@serviciossalazarspa3666]

That culture is so beautiful.

[@PiliaeAl]

Kia ora bro

[@peppernanny]

"A warning to the gods. A good man is coming, let him in."

[@Nijkerk2009]

So beautiful... tearing up😢

[@geerenmo]

The level of respect went through the roof with this one. The teacher must have been a good person.

[@Sbayo9]

or the school principal told kids to do it and they had no choice

[@poevids5375]

As a person who has participated in performance styles that require a similar kind of intensity, I can tell you without hesitation that these kids could not have performed a haka like that if they were merely instructed to do so. One has to be an absolute master to fake spirit and intensity like that, and this is a large group of high school students. I'm sure there were one or two in the crowd who might have been mailing it in, but there is no doubt in my mind that the vast majority of these boys are entirely sincere.

[@eisernfront8549]

Sbayo9 Thatd USA you're talking about. Teachers force us to do the shit like prayers and national anthem. If you dont do those, you are considered an unpatriotic and a pariah.

[@tricotdiko1435]

Where are they forced to pray in public schools? They don't do that in the pretty religious state I live in. There is also Engel vs Vitale decision making it illegal for a state written prayer to be given in public schools.

[@mikeytopaz4601]

You don't get it. The level of "'buy in" that those guys exhibited obviously indicates that they were honoring an exemplary individual.

[@newcreative9392]

A little background to this haka I'm apart of the school and new mr tamatea better than most at the school. He was originally one of the creators to this haka and this is our school haka. Only our school and the old boys of the school perform this haka so it is unique to us. Mr tamatea was the head of Maori achievement in our school and he would always try (and successfully so) uphold the Maori traditions not within our school but the entire community. He was involved in one of the leading kapa haka groups in the country i.e the world ( kapa haka group being a group in which perform traditional Maori songs and Hakas) and I believe the Maori culture and maintaining the culture was engrained in his life. So to farewell this awesome teacher we did this haka and the significance of this haka as a farewell and the passion in which the boys performed it with can only be understood by the people who really knew him. But I hope that this helps others around the world understand how fitting that we perform this haka for him.

[@pauldalton]

It may be only understood by you guys, holy shit tho can we all feel it.

[@mauritzvonsydow6569]

So forgive my ignorance, but what are the words you are saying? What's the 'gist' of the litany?

[@churbay1]

The translation is in the description.

[@Seafairy93]

It has helped.

[@Herpyderpherp]

You all did him proud. This was so intensely beautiful!!! Thank you for your explanation!

[@IceSpoon]

That moment when all the rage and passion leads to the students silently letting the car drive. Damn you kids, you called the feels train on that one.

[@kalani245]

I'm not Maori, I'm native Hawaiian and can't understand this language but the meaning I feel in my roots. Brought me to tears. Aloha, A hui ho. Mahalo

[@icebergrose8955]

Aroha ❤️ from Aotearoa New Zealand

[@kiritahikiwi4403]

Much love from Aotearoa to Hawaii

[@gvo76]

The emotion that you felt means you understood this Haka perfectly my uso!

[@Josh31287]

If you feel it you understand :)

[@kalani245]

I never expected so many people to understand me feeling what I felt. Thank you all.

[@owenjones7517]

Can instantly tell that Mr. Tamatea was a great teacher. Such Respect from the students is demonstrative of that.

[@kantylis]

***** Maybe.. But the faces show they are sincere..

[@mezske1]

***** Speak for yourself bro I'm white and i enjoyed it when i was growing up

[@liamtee69]

Owen Jones I totally agree with you Owen! much respect! :)

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

***** I reckon it's better to make everyone do it than to have a handful of kids being singled out as the ones who didn't want to. With everyone else upset of the death of a teacher they might not act too kindly to those guys.

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

***** Why does it matter? How is it any different from making kids sing the National Anthem in an assembly? I guess if there is a difference it's that there's more pride in those Haka.

[@kemalyaylali]

This is one of the nicest, most elegant and most saddening farewells I've ever seen. May he rest in peace. Be proud of your students...

[@icebergrose8955]

Well said. My nephew is in there somewhere.

[@fafnir242]

As an American, I am insanely jealous of how the Maori tradition remains such a prevalent staple in your everyday culture, while the native tribes of the Americas have been all but forgotten in our modern world. Such beautiful tradition, dedication and honor, something sorely lacking here in the States.

[@thesonofakiwilearnitdoit2710]

As a New Zealander I am proud of how our love and mana (pride) for our culture is not only showing you how much we love Aotearoa (New Zealand), but how much others should seek out their own cultures and respect them. I think that bloody Tu MEKE

[@taiwilson794]

Love this comment

[@trackracer800]

I may be late to the party on this video but I agree 100%. As someone with Native American heritage, I cannot find any practices of culture in my area unless I am on the reservation. I love this tradition and find myself jealous of their pride and heritage.

[@truckeemick2486]

trackracer800; the Maori earn everything they have, from their defiance of the British to enforce an enforceable treaty, to their adaptibility to colonisation and not alienating the original white white settlers. nz was a british protectorate for more than 100yrs where zero immigration and an encouragement of true harmogony allowed the Maori culture time to hang on and be able to retain and even in many cases improve on their status. unfortunately not so for all but still way better than many other inigenous peoples world wide. Maori pride runs in the blood of all New Zealanders. If you meet one , you will know what I mean.

[@trackracer800]

truckeemick one day, I’d love to meet many! And witness this practice first hand 💙🇳🇿

[@whatthefridgemagnet]

This is so beautiful. Even as a foreigner with no exposure to hakas, I could feel how special and significant this was. What a wonderful tribute for their teacher.

[@GeWij]

Respect for the Respect the boys give

[@bunkyman8097]

This man must ha e been special to receive such an honor. Blessings to all.

[@PCFixer]

A warning to the Gods that a good man is coming, and that they should let him in (to where They dwell).

[@oldskool7300]

totally explains the emotion I am feeling watching .love and respect to all

[@carlitos05]

Wow... That is so awesome

[@annis750]

David Boucher well said.

[@cakepopaudio5155]

annndd there goes more tears..

[@HasufelyArod]

David Boucher you know what tje best thing is? Your comment?

[@augustotrepat2452]

I am a former rugby player from Argentina and saw many, many times the Haka but this is the first time that it make me cry. This professor was one of the richest man of the world since you don't carry money or gold to the other world. The richest ones , like Mr. Tamatea, carry with them this treasure, the respect of his students and peers. Rest in peace.

[@ahmedalaskalany9275]

Augusto Trepat "The richest ones".. Spot on

[@julieeverett7442]

you only saw the challenge haka, this is the memorial one, its a little different

[@icebergrose8955]

So true. The Maori culture is a national treasure in New Zealand. You cant buy it or take it. Its a gift. Aroha ❤️ from NZ

[@mickthegeek875]

I applaud these boys. Even though they are all shapes, sizes and skin colours, when they perform the haka ritual they are united as men.

[@alonglostmemory1908]

United as orcs tbh

[@obi-wanjabronii3049]

@@alonglostmemory1908 gronk

[@iSyriux]

Why is it all boys? Why not girls? These boys are raging with testosterone like sweating red monsters in the sweltering oceanic heat. It's truly scary how this backwards piece of culture can be admired by so many people on KZbin. I would not want to go anywhere near that place, let alone be one of them.

[@MatthijsMuilwijk]

@@alonglostmemory1908 1901 called, they want their small minded opinion back... Traditions go deeper than just optics, especially the amount of respect and honor that comes with it.

[@tentacion2500]

@@MatthijsMuilwijk not sure if it was an insult, orcs in fantasy do some stuff like this

[@The77Tairon]

The silent wait as the car approaches... The emotional screaming, jumping and bumping in front of that car, it seemed like they were facing death it self, like respecting it, but not afraid, because they know they don't have to All that mixed with the mourning to the passing of a great teacher, beloved by all the presents there Finally, the sad silence as the car goes by It gave me real chills Congratz, boys Way to honor your leader

[@randomuploadsism]

Great comment :)

[@TrisDuh]

This video mixed with this comment... waterworks lol

[@michaels7769]

Never had a haka make me cry.

[@bryceflowers2323]

Yup, on the toilet misty eyed.

[@MacPhisto_72]

Michael S I've lived away from New Zealand for some time now. Last year I went back for a visit and my sister had the kids in her class give my wife, son and I a powhiri (welcoming) after which the boys performed a haka. These were kids of 9 - 12 and the passion they showed brought me to tears. Nothing can beat the emotion of a good haka.

[@gaomeiling]

Ya, me too... This is the first Haka that made me so touch and cried so hard..

[@valreyesv]

Jeez i thought i was the only one that cried with this

[@Hamburglar96]

+Michael S Same here.

[@AllThatKazz]

Imagine what life would be like to be respected this way. Wow.

[@ro442]

You guys prove that this world isn't a bad place to raise kids. Stay strong! Respect from Holland!

[@dieglhix]

Roberto Baggio it's new zealand mate... the "good" part of the world

[@tuppens2007]

Diego Valenzuela One of the only places left in the world that still teaches its culture to children at a young age

[@dieglhix]

tuppens2007 i know.. I lived there for a couple of years... really nice and honest people

[@am5790]

@@tuppens2007 ?

[@Lil_Joe814]

“You shall not mourn my death, but you shall celebrate my life”

[@humanityissupreme.2575]

What a statement dude. Is it the translation lf the Haka ?

[@emusworldfan]

no it’s about their respect for the school

[@HasufelyArod]

I need to know how to say this in as many languages as possible

[@justno808]

​@@humanityissupreme.2575Haka, or Kapa Haka, is a generalised term for these performances. They have a range of reasons to perform, but yes, celebration of the persons life, and a tribute to their death is what this is. Hakas are known globally, especially in sports where New Zealand play such as Rugby, as War Dances, meant to psychologically prepare themselves, and scare their enemies by displaying the white of their eyes, tounges, and contorting their faces into unnatural positions. Honestly, I attribute New Zealands rugby success to their Haka. It is genuinely terrifying seeing men of that size perform a tradiational war dance prior to charging at you headfirst with no brakes.

[@DolanDark]

Doing NZ proud :')

[@neilvalencia8570]

***** i cri

[@qulanogilewej1352]

***** it was like bushman dance from jungle ...

[@Cris-tu1sn]

***** what are you doing here ?

[@hanokoko9007]

More like maori

[@seanodwyer8691]

Family iss well cross bred as far as ahh know???/

[@shaunadelaney8760]

Blown away by this, every goosebump is up, well done boys, you've made headlines in the UK

[@SieRoX87]

Shauna Delaney Was about to comment the same . Somehow I always get chills and goosebumps from these haka's

[@shaunadelaney8760]

Me too, the raw passion of these kids is unbelievable, what a tribute.

[@Gr8rThenU]

Shauna Delaney great way to get those emotions out instead of being sad and sulking about it.

[@eugenearlar9259]

Shauna Delaney yea its a great haka, here in nz a haka means a few things but here its a meaning of honor and love to this teacher who has passed, if you see in the front of the haka before they seperated then there was a few adults/young adults who didnt turn their backs when they walked back, its because if they did then its a sign of weekness so they didnt turn their backs on the car to send and show the loved teacher's family their love, honor and respect to their loss

[@younesbj]

Shauna Delaney Headlines in France too ... he had to be a great teacher .. the respect shown by these students is a rare thing to witness these days ...

[@e.h.j.1184]

I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO LIVE IN NZ FOR A YEAR-----MARCHED WITH THE ANZACS---SAW THE HAKA SEVERAL TIMES---IT MAKES YOUR HEART SING----BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE

[@dk150510]

🌹

[@triptank7857]

Thankyou

[@Androsmack]

Thank you for your service with our troops

[@icebergrose8955]

Aroha ❤ Sir, from NZ

[@jackiebrownebridalhmua5536]

Had the privilege to witness a funeral Haka recently at a 13 yr old boys funeral and it was the most emotional things I've ever witnessed. I've watched many Hakas but to be beside it in person is truly breath taking

[@Tyranzor64]

you can hear the physical emotion in the screams. truly touching

[@GeneralJumbo69]

New Zealand. You are truly a credit to humanity.

[@idrisnurrohman2218]

So whats language they speak?

[@icebergrose8955]

@@idrisnurrohman2218 The haka is Maori. New Zealand has three national languages. Maori, English and sign language.

[@TheElevenBravo]

New Zealand is simply amazing! Bless them! ❤️💪💐

[@missnobody6538]

Amazingly powerful, Your teacher would be proud, much respect and condolences from the UK x

[@pens9656]

Well, this made a Pensacola Fl man tear up. Much respect. Certainly makes me want to explore New Zealand culture.

[@TheDanzomanzo]

pens9656 It is a colonised country, but they've largely stayed true to their Maori roots, which is great.

[@AlexiB92]

Shot to all the broz in the UK XD

[@theauldscientist]

Scottish here. I have never seen such raw emotion in my entire life. That genuinely touched my very soul. He would be immensely proud of every one of you.

[@tyvole2387]

That brought real tears to my eyes, and I'm a cold-hearted Englishman. Respect to you all for not being afraid to show your own respect. The world needs more like you folks. And your teacher.

[@benabbott6031]

I'm Australian and I taught at a school in Sth Auckland for most of 1996. All these years past and many many life, work and personal experiences later....I have never felt the electricity and unbridled emotion of performing a haka with a large group of people. Maybe it was only to be a one off but it's one of the most life changing moments of my life.

[@CynthiaFrawley]

As someone from the other side of the world. Thank you for proving, once again, that kids can be inspired to feel a real passion for learning. Your haka makes me wish I knew Mr. Tamatea - and it made me cry like a baby. Thank you.

[@johnmoye2458]

I would die a happy man if I knew my life was worth such an honor. God bless Mr. Tamatea, and God bless those who loved him.

[@diden3527]

same John...all the best

[@mohdnadzmie]

I got goosebumps. Even the smallest kid looks intimidating

[@mudskux]

On the first day of school the new year nines have the haka preformed by the rest of the school towards them. At the end of the year the school preforms the haka to the leaving year 13s

[@mkeller7881]

I think this must touch a part of our collective unconscious because nearly every person who has seen this has been moved by it. Even the cynical. That is very rare. Excellent job, boys.

[@m.l.b.2908]

M Keller I think what it is, at least from my perspective, is that haka requires the performer to cast aside any societal bonds that prevent men from expressing emotion, especially grief, as these boys would have been experiencing. Haka therefore permits and actively encourages men to be emotional. Whether that's angry, proud, respectful, or affected by sadness, it doesn't really matter. It allows men (and women, there are haka for women and women often back up men performing haka as well) to reach right down into their guts and voice what's in there with no fear of being shamed by others. There's something primal about it, it's visceral, and it's incredibly powerful. Very seldom do any of us, especially those of us living in predominantly Western societies, allow ourselves the chance to express emotion in this way. That is why it connects. Because it is raw and we don't let ourselves be raw.

[@chrysrio]

M Keller good point.

[@scorpioman53]

Megan Brown Great comment! The Haka requires great discipline and genuine emotion and provides an outlet for emotions and anger in a good way that otherwise could be vented in alcohol and violence. I wish other countries like mine had something like this for our youth

[@melaniewebb9628]

N

[@r.b.4611]

Megan Brown Good one Megan.

[@misstropicanna14]

This brought me to tears. Seeing all those boys big and small and their faculty coming together in such an ancient honored tradition of their people, their culture. As a Native American who sees her culture die a little more everyday, seeing things like this moves me so deeply. 🙏🏽 Ahó

[@kinasandwich7624]

Much love sister, from a Maori here in Aotearoa New Zealand

[@MarkTulloch]

👊🏾

[@icebergrose8955]

Aroha ❤ from NZ

[@junomaranan1101]

My cultural heritage is not Maori, Kiwi, or New Zealander but am a great admirer of the Maori. I'm Filipino-American...but...Haka is the ULTIMATE way to express gratitude, honor, & tribute to a deserving fellowman/woman. Greater than any trophy, medal, or plaque can commemorate a man or woman. These young men honored you fittingly Mr. Tamatea. When I leave this Earth, I could only wish for a HAKA farewell.

[@gandolin66]

I have Klingonian-Martian-Iroquois roots - and I am proud of that mixture.

[@automachinehead]

lol get a load of this guy

[@tropicsalt.]

​@@gandolin66 brass knob

[@CivicGuard777]

I felt my facial hair growing watching this video

[@Angel-cw8gy]

Lol

[@I_am_always_correct]

I could see it coming out of the students

[@tomhawinkels3837]

my pubes are big

[@m4gicn3l0n7]

This was the best haka the world has ever seen.

[@coal12tnt]

No doubt bro. It had passion, pride and power. Too good boys

[@RakelaK67]

An awesome tribute to your fallen teacher.... a very inspirational Haka. May he rest in peace and may all your memories be cherished ones. Much respect to all of you from Canada!

[@kellydavis6316]

I'm a mainland American. We have nothing like this. It is always so moving. I cried watching this one. Please keep your respect and tradition for all time.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@kab4292]

I'm not sure how I made it through my entire life never seeing anything like this. This is amazing. I can't imagine what it would be like to witness it in person.

[@noooname]

Witnessing a Haka in real life sends chills down your spine I can tell you that!

[@Flebeb]

+kab4292 mate i have seen the haka 1000 times and everytime you get goosebumps, its absolutely amazing

[@justmoon9798]

+__IV__ I got chills just watching it. the power and passion of the spirit...amazing!!!

[@StaceMyuce]

doesnt matter who you watch, you may even know what haka is coming word tlby word youll still feel pumped by the end.

[@taiwilson794]

Come over to Nz!

[@TheLeglonnaire]

This is how all cultures should peacefully merge. Doesn't matter the color of their skin, they come together as one to honor a person they all respect; I have tremendous respect for the people of New Zealand.

[@Ricadamu]

Wow. What unity and commitment. What a culture the New Zealanders share. They are truly fortunate. An incredible moment to capture, I can't imagine how it must have felt being there.

[@soulvaldez1999]

I’m Mexican American and I’ve been watching hakas all evening and I am forever in awe. Such a powerful and emotional celebration. I can feel the presence of the ancestors when you perform the hakas. It’s so moving. Rest In Peace to the beloved teacher. I’m sure they would be beyond proud at this powerful send off to the spirit world

[@Struckgold]

If the New Zealanders ever become imperialistic we're in trouble lads.

[@kaze6026]

Tēnā koe e hoa. Ko te iwi Māori ko au. Aua atu ra, kāhore te whakaaro na te iwi Māori i tāhai mai tou whenua, tēnā rohe, tērā rohe anō. I kōrero mai o tātou tūpuna ki tā tātou tauiwi kātoa i taua wā. Ara mai: 'Te atua i a koe, I hoatu mai ia ki a koutou mā, tou rohe, ō whēnua, ō taonga tuku iho, koina ou tūranga nei . Hoi anō, Ko ngā atua a Māori, I tukua mai aua Atua i a mātou, ko te whenua tēnei, o mātou tikanga me mātou iwi hoki'. Hello friend. I am Māori. It is not part of our culture or ideal to do so. Our ancestors said to the world when foreigners first started arriving 200 years ago that.... 'Your God gave you your land, your country, your culture, your place. Our Gods gave us our country culture and people, our place.' I believe if Māori did have that 'conquering of countries' attitude we would have caused problems, but by the words of our ancestors and our existence in the pacific we know that it was never on the books. (Didn't stop us from fighting each other inside our lands though....haha.

[@aries22march1954]

Struckgold But what great trouble we’ll be in. I wish I could perform this.

[@I_am_always_correct]

@@kaze6026 Excellently put

[@princecuddle]

As long as tea supply never runs them brit will always be wagging their flag strong. 🐕

[@superiorslush5147]

I think you mean in good hands

[@maximocunillera3608]

Nice to see in New Zealand they still rising young men with values, concept and tradition. Much respect to all of you! RIP professor Tamatea Regards From the Dominican Republic

[@Nurriek]

There are few ways left to display such powerful emotion. The howls and cries. The ferocity. The stoic strength. I don't speak for Mr. Tamatea or for any part of Canada but myself. Thank you all for sharing this. It brought me to tears.

[@reddawn3345]

Every time I watch a Haka done for a fallen person I tear up every time. I feel such pride, honor and love that these students have for this individual I don't even know. That is what you call a lasting legacy when you remembered by individuals that cared and respected you. I am honored to share in this experience.

[@DamianRangi]

Famous last words "don't rush it!" But it's difficult to control your own tempo when the emotion of such an occasion comes rushing through you, even though you have strong leaders trying hard to control the overall tempo. You did your matua proud, tamatane ma.

[@JohnyTuff1]

Damian Rangi Exactly bro, when emotions are flowing the tempo is out the window.

[@Ghost-hj6gu]

Damian Rangi Yeah bro, one of the hardest things to do with that much emotions is slow the haka down, but the slow ones are the usually most effective

[@jamboree2723]

Damn, I just lost my father and have not been able to cry until now. What a wonderfull display of respect. I am in awe, thank you so much!

[@CNP_24]

❤️

[@tal1989]

i am sorry for your loss

[@boburrides]

And thats why a part of my soul stayed in NZ when I visited. Respect to all of you involved in this. May your teacher rest in eternal peace.

[@ladyturantulo]

I honestly feel like this is a fantastic way of mourning. It gets all that energy built up inside of you and puts it into so much passion and just helps you get those words out that you need to say but don’t know how.

[@stuartwalter2610]

In the 20 years since I left my home town Palmerston North, I have never felt more home sick than when watching this. Well done boys, a wonderful send off for a teacher who obviously had mana.

[@SkoveDog]

What a great outlet for all of that emotion and grief. Well done. He must have been very special to many people.

[@mrchigz8]

Amazing stuff. Great to see an indigenous culture so integrated into modern day NZ that now cultural expressions are held high as a form of utmost respect. As Australians recently we grieve that we aren't able to embrace our indigenous culture in the same way and have often tried to rid it even further.

[@DustyLizard85]

OkChig Well said

[@HandsomeMonkey-King]

OkChig It's one of the rare cases when the conquerer adopts the culture of the conquered. It happened alot in history, but usually only when the conquerer is a minority. Respect to New Zealand

[@CapCityMover]

OkChig I didn't know Australia had an indigenous background.

[@Leo347]

檀 杏斗 here i brazil is the same thing ;) and im happy to not see comments like "oh but they are all white"...

[@pauliemeatballs8909]

s lee How did you not know? It's not like they could have been originally European.

[@chrismercer9135]

This video, and the respect shown by each and everyone of those fine young men, should be shown in every single grade 8 classroom in North America. The severe shortage of humility, class, and respect for others in the youth of today is the reason our society is heading down a dangerous path of chaos, disillusionment, and destruction. Well done NZ.

[@toddketell8175]

Sorry for your loss boys. Much respect from the USA

[@quietconundrum]

I found this to be unexpectedly heartbreaking. that amount of concentrated raw emotion is grief in its purist form.

[@riahietala3947]

I’m lost for words. Clearly someone all involved had a massive amount of respect for. I’m humbled and on the verge of tears. Much respect from across the ditch

[@paulc180]

Ok, I am a 65 years old man and i had a tear, breathtakingly respectful. Obviously a surely missed teacher. wow

[@aidanp9071]

I left boys high in 2012 and can still remember every word and action of this Haka. Makes me so unbelievably proud to be an old boy. Mr Tamatea was an amazing teacher and an amazing man, was even a referee on my CV for 4 years when I was struggling to find a job. Will never forget you and will always hold appreciation for how you helped me grow into the man I am today. Nihil Boni Sine Labore

[@OkinInc]

This school just schooled us in real respect. Best thing I've seen online ever.

[@chilleverest]

Shed some manly tears.

[@dkberesk1]

chilleverest same bro

[@porkyV2]

chilleverest dammit, same here. some got in my mouth. tastes like bacon.

[@MichaelJohnsenOslo]

chilleverest Inevitable.

[@spacecowboy421]

chilleverest Definitely raining here.

[@robotech123]

chilleverest who's chopping onions, god damn it!

[@ChanaElisheva]

That's possibly the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. To so inspire children and young adults to know who they are, where they come from, and honor YOU with it... there are no words.

[@Hayden-wv8ch]

Although I am a Chinese but I am still deeply touched by it. tear just drops. Great respect to these boys and to your teacher.

[@Ryrynz2000]

This..was not what I was expecting at all. If it's possible such tributes can be seen or felt some way after death then I'm 100% he noticed this. A truly heartfelt gesture. Congrats to all.

[@tracybrown4941]

He must have been greatly loved and admired. A warrior's send off! Brings tears to my eyes!

[@DouglasCotter-gj5er]

After 30 years of working in a boys boarding school, I know the respect a tribute like that requires. He must have been a great man/teacher/mentor to those boys

[@THAHANDLER]

He created this haka i think. R.I.P

[@borninkaraj]

I saw this today for the first time in my life and it moved me.respect from Canada.

[@JWitt30]

This is one of the most intense and emotional videos I've ever seen.

[@speeve1366]

moved me to tears, you can feel every emotion of respect coursing through those students, and the devotion he had for them. simply beautiful.

[@jeremyball2K300]

Wellington lad who lives in Brisbane the last 9 years- this makes me so homesick. Love it brothers!

[@craigmeyer9172]

If this did not move you, you have absolutely no soul. An awesome, very powerful display of respect.- from South Africa

[@rickicoughlan]

Everyone who appreciates generosity, respect and gratitude will love this awesome tribute. I've never even been to New Zealand but I'm pouring mountains of pride and respect on you guys from over the ditch here in Australia.

[@MadraKxD]

Idk why but it made me drop some tears.... nice done guys!

[@marianamarino126]

Me too.

[@mmelifluo]

me too

[@IronFistDoug]

Because you're human mate

[@joshpickles9022]

Me too.

[@I_am_always_correct]

Humans cry when we see beautiful things

[@gaylachalumeau1925]

New Zealand, truly the last frontier. I mean you don’t change New Zealand, it absorbs you it seems. So cool.

[@mudskux]

Cool? A teacher died and you think the way the boys mourn is cool?

[@randymarsh6679]

@@mudskux I think you read his comment wrong

[@WanderingYankee]

@@mudskux Absolutely! I hope that I would be worthy of that kind of honor from my students.

[@christophkuppinger7765]

Someone who does not cry watching this has a heart of stone

[@deankumeroa1515]

Thanks it took me 54 years and I'm maori still hanging on to handle the power it has lol 😆

[@malbig2344]

How can anyone dislike this? Respect, well done men.

[@maggiem8426]

Never heard of Haka before until this appeared on my news feed Now I've watched it countless times and will never get tired of it What I like most is the passion in these students

[@audreyh6628]

You should watch one with women/girls...even more powerful

[@thymeforpeace7292]

Every time I watch a Haka on KZbin, I am brought to tears. Not Native to NZ but the energy of it strums my ancestral heartstrings.

[@alexandrawalker6696]

The last part of your statement sings in my heart 💞

[@TheXxfallingintoyoux]

What an amazing tribute to this teacher by his pupils they must have thought the world of him.....and to see them perform the Haka for him was the ultimate honour....love and respect from Scotland to you all and well done 👍

[@destructivemelody2052]

TheXxfallingintoyoux Not Only was it a Haka for him, But he wrote it himself and taught it to the students a decade or two ago.

[@PanzerGlowa]

Respect from Poland. My condolences...

[@yolishandela]

PanzerGlowa wow myślałam, że tylko ja się na to natknęłam! Porażające wrażenie to robi. Ciekawe czy nasi słowiańscy przodkowie mieli coś podobnego

[@pax630]

I think about this haka from time to time and when I do I revisit. It nearly brings me to tears every time. He must have been a very special person.

[@savage2am573]

As cool as that sounds. Honestly, doing a haka is just standard practice in our culture for almost anyone who passes away. A lot of these kids probably didn't even know the teacher. This particular haka is just about letting those in heaven know that a well loved soul is coming

[@perfesser944]

You can see that teacher made a difference in the lives of those kids. That is one of the reasons most of us teachers embraced the vocation in the first place.

[@mam1rz4]

This is so moving and so powerful. A 21-gun salute is nothing compared to this!

[@deankumeroa1515]

Lol you got that right lol there's no love in it don't make sense

[@naveenkori5347]

I'm from India, but watching this video I'm in tears! Emotions, aggression, respect all at one time. One person thousands of miles away can feel it.

[@ursusbavaricus4761]

I wouldn't call it aggression, I'd call it pride. "I'm here. We're here. We're here together for you. Can you see us? We stand proud, proud for what we are! We are a tribe, we stick together, and we stand up together in respect for one of our's whom we have lost. I'm here. We're here!"

[@karinamihaka-edmonds9715]

So loved by many Mr Tamatea. You were my teacher at Monrad in 1982. I remember you would make the whole class run a mile at least 3 days a week. We were so fit. Over the last 40yrs I would bring you up in korero to my tamariki how strict of a teacher you were on us. But we had so much respect for you too. Once a few of us tauira spent the afternoon on the weekend at your whare. We met your beautiful wife. I never forgot you. Moe mai moe mai ra e hoa.

[@malikbogosi6555]

I am fascinated, now thats culture. I am Zulu I hear you loud and clear. South Africa says hi.

[@FryBreadKina]

Kia Ora South Africa, Mauri Ora!

[@irishmark]

Death, where is your sting, where is your victory?

[@yanceytarver5101]

much respect from the USA! this bought tears to my eyes. This man was loved and respected DEEEPLY

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@gregpickett8816]

This man left an army of men young and old in his wake, and clearly they learned loyalty and unity from their teacher. What a legacy to leave behind.

[@fletchfletcherson7282]

No matter who and where you’re from in the world, no matter what language you speak, The emotion displayed, the intensity and the very real honour is fluent to all people. To all the fools in the comments, saying they were told to preform, it’s impossible, it’s not a performance, it’s Haka or it isn’t. That was Haka

[@stephaniemichellereyes3395]

There's something beautiful about joining together with your fellow humans to channel raw emotion into passionate movement and sound, expressing it together without reserve, reinforcing the bonds between each actor in a display that acknowledges the depth of human feeling instead of suppressing it as wrong or improper for others to see. In terms of dealing with grief and shock and the desire to pay respect, how cathartic it must be to physically let those confusing emotions out and be assured you are not alone in feeling them.

[@mross6116]

This is the first time I've heard of the Haka. This was unbelievably amazing.

[@SS-wv9xd]

It was NEWS in Japan n also I graduated high school in NZ so it very touched me actually I'm crying even I'm Japanese I can feel. Thanks n I'm so sorry for that.

[@BernardTassart]

If you want to honor a person as a Mauri , that video tells it all ... respect !!! greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪🏉🇧🇪

[@zakwebb419]

I love the Maori tradition, being a New Zealander and seeing this tribute Haka shows that Maori not only feared death when one of our own died but also embraced death itself. This is an amazing watch. So powerful, well done PNBHS.

[@terinaitamai]

I first watched this while living abroad/away from New Zealand. Seeing this truly made me cry and home sick. You'll never find mana/respect the way you would in NZ/Aōtearoa. Anyone of any ethnic persuasion that lives in NZ, will understand this. You don't have to be Māori, all cultures in NZ if not most felt this Haka in their hearts.

[@vihaze6725]

Can we please take a moment to remember that during the world war, the New Zealand soldiers did a Haka in the face of the Germans (who had machine guns) and the Germans were so terrified that they were like "NOPE" and ran away with their tails between their legs? edit* Have since been informed that it was specifically Maori soldiers who did this.

[@chairmybowl835]

Vi Haze it is true plus the German soldiers that fled , did not report this incident to their superiors for the fear of being executed or marked a traitor . Upmost respect to both and all armies/countries that participated in those dark years of WW1 ( Least We Forget.)

[@rossmum]

That said, it was the Maori haka which fired up the rest of the Kiwis and the Aussies, who are tasty in a fight as it is but probably wouldn't have charged right into the Germans and ran them through if it wasn't for the 28th Bn's inspiration. Proof that we can always achieve more together than we can apart. Appropriate that Reg Saunders was present too with the Australian contingent, if only this country embraced the culture of its first people as well as NZ now does.

[@vihaze6725]

My mistake. I'm Indigenous Australian, so I wasn't aware of the full story and was just repeating it as it was told to me.

[@John...44...]

Any sources for this?? Would like to read about it

[@John...44...]

@juntao11 the war was started by the queen's bankers for profit? Okay, which queen? Which bankers? Any sources or evidence?

[@Tsukikage_no_Rizumu]

Papa Dawson, an exceptional man. Pa made sure all the boys were safe and wanted to be at school. I'll never forget this fula. He is one of the reasons I am the man I am today. He made sure all the Maori boys felt accepted in a world made for us to not feel safe. Kua Aroha ki a koe, Pa. Much love to you, Papa Dawson. I hope we made you proud. Nihil Bone Sine Labore - Nothing Achieved Without Hard-work