What I Learned from the Maori | Koos Wabeke | TEDxWassenaar

[@tumeke4328]

Nga mihi Koos that was awesome brother!

[@laurenabobbit4786]

Thanks for your ted talk bruv and your experience of my people. ❤

[@jiara01]

Just viewed this today 14/10/2021 in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Just beautiful, thank you!

[@kuttz12]

This was so power bro! Kia Kaha and thank you for sharing your experience. Finally, what a way to finish your korero, with a haka! Kia ora

[@destryflame9343]

We Māori don't get much positive press, our media only report on the negative parts of our culture which is really the result of colonization. This is just awesome to see, very uplifting. Arohatinonui.

[@musicmad67]

Yes, and to see this white man do the haka so passionately was stunning! ✊🙏💚☮

[@M0nkeeYZ]

Ka tū ana koe te haka, ka Poho kererū ki āu.....rawe! When you stood up to. Haka. I was proud. Fantastic! I hot tears in my eyes

[@moanabell3550]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!🙏♥️ We and our culture are often treated dismissively by pakeha here in Nz. For you Koos to speak of Maori culture with such affection, esteem and honour, does more than you could know for us. I cried when you performed the haka. So much respect to you friend ♥️

[@netguy888]

im maori and pakeha have been nothing but respectful to me and the culture when has this happened?

[@sharonharvey1574]

@@netguy888 it happens daily. You only have to read the comments in the news items. Rawe e tane, you represent us well ❤

[@netguy888]

@@sharonharvey1574 tēnā rawa atu koe but i was more talking in person there will always be those kinds of people online

[@mb68nz35]

@@netguy888 it happens everytime most Pakeha pronounces a Maori word incorrectly and refuse to use the correct pronouciation. The fact Maori only retain 5% of its original lands and 14% of Maori speak Te Reo...none of those things happened by accident.

[@mb68nz35]

@@netguy888 Its like youre trying to dismiss the racism and tyranny our people were exposed to. Even now countless studies show that MAori are subjected to racism across the board. Sharon is on point with her comment. I'm more ammused by your position of blind willing ignorance on the subject topic matter.

[@petersmith8599]

Beautiful, just like our culture and people, thank you for your words and respect.

[@WololoLazarus]

Ka tu te ihi i hi, ka tu te wanawana!! A man not Maori through whakapapa but seemingly through matauranga, ka pai to kaupapa, awesome stuff!

[@nancytemoana162]

Kia ora and much respect to you Koos. Tears flowed watching you doing your haka Bro💞

[@troyharris1017]

Shot brother thank you bro this made me so proud to be Maori for real your mana bro I felt that all the way in the Tuhoe nation this gave me chills bro like u wouldn't understand Mana Maori and the tikanga needs more recognition and to see a brother from the Netherlands show this sort of passion I see why my people choose u as a kaihautu cause u r a leader a chief and u have this Maori wairua thanks bruv u r a legend

[@tiapaea424]

Beautiful seeing the mauri of Maori in others 🔥🔥

[@AilsaPehi]

Proud of you e hoa. Great job. Happy journey. Oceans of aroha to you and yours.

[@maori_brotha]

Ka mau te wehi! Amazing story!

[@Jo-cd6wr]

Awesome!!! The world needs more people like you. Much respect.

[@michelletewhata7768]

Thank you for sharing

[@oceandevi13]

Wow, ka pai e Koos mā! 👏👏👏 Very insightful talk Koos.

[@invadersin5203]

Kia ora e hoa. Your respect and aroha for this land, it's people and their culture is beyond words. Thank you.

[@mojojojo218]

He maybe from the Netherlands...but his heart and Soul is of the World ... a true leader and visionary !

[@ataimd]

Overseas people seem to fall in love with our culture so quick, it shouldn’t amaze me but it still does 💕

[@ataimd]

@xlxGolemxlx Gaming He Maori ahau!

[@musicmad67]

@@ataimd He did that haka like he's been doing it all his life 😆💚☮

[@coasty982nz8]

It's a Pitty our own pakeha kiwis "won't" embrace it too ❤🖤🤍

[@fluffymuff5519]

@@coasty982nz8 that's a blanket statement, a lot of NZ pakeha embrace and love our culture.

[@sibanought]

@@fluffymuff5519 thanks for pointing that out - one such pakeha here, and you're absolutely right.

[@tamekiwaherbert2781]

I watched your documentry My Bro" I felt the all the vibes from day 1 till youse received (He Taonga Waka). I'm Maori so I know what you were going through my bro your life force awoken😯 wow lol. I appreciate you Koos For understanding Deeply My people on a personal note" And know : He aha te mea nui o te Ao? He Tangata He Tangata He Tangata. What is the most Precious in the world? It is People people People. Kia Ora👍

[@jdpoki1844]

Hoia tō waka e te rangatira. Row your waka chief and let your spirit guide you back to hawaiki. Kia Ora

[@kennethhammond4028]

Mad respect watching this again and keeps getting better noticing something rereke. Mauri ora. Bro.

[@Vanderful_life]

Kia ora brother! so good to see you again, last year you gave me a lift to Te Puke :) Wont forget that ride, now I understand more and you are an inspiration ! I was backpacking in New Zealand but now looks like I put my roots over here, kia kaha!

[@coasty982nz8]

Thank you for embracing our culture brother ❤🖤🤍💚 arohanui Kia koe Koos✌✌

[@tumekemuch]

Love it and the mana in him is a proud one Chur

[@rewetiotk8559]

I felt the mana aroha my brother

[@ririanicholson6107]

What a beautiful & respectfully articulated journey......Kia Ora !!!

[@mb68nz35]

Nothing but respect for Koos Wabeke and his mana.

[@shannnz9148]

They chose well 🙏. Here we are.

[@whitearmouruncover2983]

Well done Brother Kia kaha Kia toa. The elders chooses wisely.

[@amandalee2924]

I can see why our elders entrusted you to lead the waka, you were so natural doing the haka, they must have seen your wairua was pono & wanted a humble person who would deliver our culture to the world ❤️

[@HOPALONGCHIEFKIWI]

WAKA a means to travel to your home. Arohanui the home you travelled to. Love.

[@carlosmartinez-ph2hv]

great to see. I can see why they chose him. does my heart good to see an outsider with such respect. beautiful

[@roxykatipa9365]

awesome watch. ngamihi

[@maraeacookson1573]

Meeean az!!! Tumeke bro 💙💙💙Hardout agree to all the comments below 🤝🤝🤝

[@jordyharlem]

That was tu meke, really enjoyed the story and the haka made me proud. Awesome!

[@moziboy75]

Kia ora e hoa Te Kaihautu .... the wind eater What a privelage....the man has mana.

[@moziboy75]

@@brabbit3873 I said "Hello my friend, The Wind Eater"...that was the name given to him an honour and a privilege

[@tonyjohnston1793]

Awesome work bro kia kaha

[@ernienicholas1812]

That was wicked bro. Plus those are legendary people that trained you.

[@khromethirteen5628]

🫡🤟🏿😎Appreciate Your TRUTH BROTHER thanxx You

[@ApteryxRex]

That Haka gave me chills. Wasn't expecting it to.

[@musicmad67]

Aw man that hit me in the feels 🥺 You were chosen because of your mana, kia ora e hoa 💚☮

[@darylobey8867]

We dont just give an outsider a special honor becuz we belive that u were sent to us becuz you cant find your self with your own people so u found your spirit with us :) ( lakota sioux/plains cree)

[@eddiekawhe480]

Loud and proud nga Mihi bro

[@TrqshBastard]

Just beautiful thank you from aotearoa. Lots of love ❤️

[@HOPALONGCHIEFKIWI]

Hans Honamen ( please forgive my spelling).. a Danish sailor who married in to a culture by aroha. He was a leader and hero to the Maori in Maketu. Short story long ... founded the name Tapsell..meaning in his native tongue (Danish) Top sail. Please give time to research his legacy.

[@parker6739]

He was my ancestor we are from his son retiretis line

[@warrenwiechern345]

Huge respect to you Koos, people will only walk away for the better!

[@lee215]

Ataahua. What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@litarakempa9363]

Sheesh he did that Haka like he's been doing it his whole life the good man! What a beautiful appreciation of another's culture! We need more like him so tired of being looked at like an alien 🤣

[@brizzyreti3256]

Respect Brother ♥️ proud Maori moment cheers for that !!

[@ryanhori530]

Kia ora Brother. That was Ataahua ( beautiful ) Aroha nui

[@madhattersqu33n36]

Wow you done amazing at the end brought a tear to my eye 🙏

[@shadowboxing7029]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us.

[@marcusty6957]

People from the Netherlands are something, they are very clever and well respected in New Zealand. I got nothing but good words towards them. I love the Netherlands! And this is what I call culture appreciation!!!!

[@dariennepohatu6719]

Ka mau te wehi, Koos! Informative, insightful & an uplifting korero of yr own personal experiences, then sharing our culture of Te Ao (the World) Maori. Nga mihi, e hoa. Mauri Ora!

[@fredwheki1088]

Much respect for you brother koos. I can see your wairua (spirit) and you do us proud ka Pai (well done).

[@tewhetusimeon2863]

I'm proud to be moari Ngati tuwharetoa I say it proudly

[@byroncowell6883]

Tumeke ehoa!! Amazing! Arohamai!

[@tigercee8314]

the mana you carry is real 💯

[@madhattersqu33n36]

Bless Maori culture 🖤🤍❤️

[@donbennett5353]

What a heart warming presentation, you made a connection for life, and even if you never see them again, you will forever have fond memories of this time in your life. Your haka was awesome and made me feel emotional. Open hearts and open minds, sharing and accepting each others cultures. Kia ora Koos

[@anetaignaszak5438]

A beautiful story about getting back to ourselves, to the inner spiritual strength. Thank you so much for that.

[@maori_heart_nz]

Kia ora......Rawe te koorero....Awsome to listen too!!

[@Tokoa144]

Ka mau te wehi e te Rangatira! Tuturu whakamaua Kia tina! Haumia e hui e.. Taiki e!

[@mattpadden766]

Meke Mana Nui Kaha Arohamai nui ehoa...Respect bro!!!!Ngati Manawa

[@AndrewMorten11]

Tumeke bro 😉

[@tainagoodwillie3674]

Kia ora to you. Ngongotaha is my mountain Utahina my river Te Arawa my Whaka Te Arawa is my tribe Ngati Whakaue is my sub tribe Raukawa is my name (on my mum phone. Maoris still money poor in NZ) I just want to say from one Maori to another. Chur bro. Never had a Ted Talk make me cry. You are the the right man for your role. And have made me proud. And proved our elders right. They always are. Na naku noa Chur bro

[@stephaniegrace-smith8683]

You should be in a Hama Group. Aatahua ( Beautiful) 😘

[@Hippohydra]

Ka wani kē!

[@jadecostello3325]

I need to go home. Been in Australia too long

[@benjaminleef8992]

So proud of you brother learning our culture must respect

[@JB-zr2bo]

Who ever taught you the haka taught you well

[@piripiwright9415]

Mean Māori 💪🏾 Tena koe!!

[@reiolite2354]

Māna (wisdom) is knowledge applied

[@honawikeepa5813]

Maori reason in absolute terms when it comes to meaning and value. A point not overlooked by Samuel Marsden. He likened Maori to a lost tribe of Israel. He knew that their was no lost tribe of Israel in the Bible. What was he saying then. Maori on meaning and value, were closer to the Bible, than his own people and their religious tradition. Maori thinks, Maori does. This seems to be a universal condition for the thinking Man. What does thinking look like so that Maori can generate a culture? This what defines Maori. Thinking in a particular way, defines Maori. It is unlike western thinking. Something you observed early in your journey. 'Antithesis' vs 'Synthesis'. We are the former.

[@musicmad67]

🙏💚☮

[@reiolite2354]

The spiritual Chief Te Whiti stated & was scoffed at by the tauwiwi.. We Our ppl are decandents of The Patriarch Abraham who circumnavigated the globe 1200bc at the collapse of the Great civilization along with the Phoenicians today's Lebanon. Seafarers. After much study that guy stated.i think te Whiti is correct...1200 is Māri-time Maori-time. Prior to māri or kupe was Red hazel Eyed.Toi.nga Hori tanga.

[@maihidouglas5826]

Too good bro MANA

[@Bellenickna]

Ka pai tama!

[@fu8713]

Cool bro 🤙🤙

[@irondragon6423]

Awesome ka mau te wehi 😝BLEH

[@stevenmoore8978]

Tino ataahua bro(beautiful)

[@cuzzybro2199]

Respect!!

[@DamanKingBear]

Nice

[@heyitsdaphh5983]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to learn, express and showcase our culture. As everyone said. Nothing but respect for you and every person who followed on this beautiful journey. I may not be the only one who thinks this, even though you arent māori. That i know of. You are māori to me. Corny but true. Rawe Mana.

[@philiphema2678]

"Ka pae to korero e taku hoa! Ataahua no to wairua". "Your address was well-done, my friend. It was beautiful from your heart". No tangata Maori.

[@myzstepn]

Nothing but love for you. Our Maori culture is the best❤️

[@parihynes9381]

The man. Kia ora ehoa.

[@garethcherrington3605]

🥰

[@earlehart2123]

awesome!

[@swweetasmumnz8732]

ORSM bro

[@moriahtukaki4543]

👏👏👏

[@petinathompson4712]

Ka pai e hoa

[@kelstonify]

wow your mana and haka are inspiring. Ngā mihi koutou katoa

[@djdjae]

Kia Ora ! what mana respect !

[@pungazs]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@esthercornejo8703]

Por favor no hay subtítulos para los que le gusta estas charlas pero no sabemos ingles. Gracias

[@alanfortes1240]

Si oprimas el boton de CC, y depues oprimas el boton de engranaje a la derecha, vas a ver un menu que dice Subtitles/CC. Quando oprimas Subtitles/CC, vas a ver un menu que dice Auto-translate abajo. Si oprimas Auto-translate y despues mueve la bara gris abajo, vas a ver Spanish. Oprima Spanish y vas a tener subtitulos en espanol.

[@esthercornejo8703]

@@alanfortes1240 gracias soy una persona del siglo pasado que recién se esta actualizando

[@IrirangiHighestVibration82]

Nga ngaru toa lol how awesome ❤what an experience for all xxx

[@mariakawiti4508]

Tena koe Koos Wabeke!!!

[@MrsMoho]

Ngaa Mihi

[@delta2080]

my dad and my uncle are on that waka hahahaha cool!! so much respect bro thank you!

[@trisha1237]

Love it! thank you