The Taiaha
4,568 views · Published 25 June 2017 · 0:31 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: NZ Defence Force · 2017 · Film & Animation
The New Zealand Defence Force Māori Cultural Group plays a large role in New Zealand military commemorations. The group guides the official party into the place of commemoration and performs karakia and waiata.The taiaha is the traditional weapon used to spiritually clear a peaceful pathway for all attendees. Historical images courtesy of National Library Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa www.natlib.govt.nz
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