Māori tribe tells anti-vaxxers to stop using the haka in their protests

The tribe has condemned its use in the controversial protests

The Māori tribe that holds the rights to the 'Ka Mate' haka, the most famous form of the iconic ceremonial dance, has urged anti-vaccine protestors to stop using it in their demonstrations. Ngāti Toa, who has legal guardianship of the haka popularised globally through its use by the All Blacks rugby team, said it “condemns the use of the Ka Mate haka to push and promote anti-Covid-19-vaccination messages”, AFP reported.  The high-profile protests were held outside New Zealand's parliament buildings in the capital of Wellington last week. More than 2,000 people were estimated to have attended. https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1458105333902192641?s=20 Ngāti Toa has requested that "anti-vaccination and anti-mandate protesters cease the use of Ka Mate at their protests immediately” - an added concern being that vaccination rates among the Maori community are still below desirable figures.

Related links

• Covid booster jabs to be offered to over 40s amid fears of winter surge
• Nigel Farage moans he's a victim of ‘toxic cancel culture’ after charity event axed
• Brass Against respond after frontwoman urinates on fan's face during gig