The famous haka; Ka Mate Ka Mate, was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820 ... There are many interpretations of these words and “tangata puhuruhuru” may be a reference to the ...

This haka was created in 1820 by Te Rauparaha, a warrior chief of the Ngati Toa tribe, as a way to celebrate his escape from a rival tribe that was pursuing him. The "Ka Mate" haka became globally ...

The type of haka performed for the world record is the most well-known. It was composed around 1920 by Te Rauparaha, chief of the Ngati Toa iwi or tribe.

Maybe if we're a bit rusty with the actions or the words, or we don't know it at ... Participants will perform the well known Ngāti Toa haka "Ka Mate", which is often performed by the All Blacks.