New Zealand's leading airport transfer service, Super Shuttle, has joined forces with South Island Iwi, Ngai Tahu, to inspire kiwis everywhere to take part in a super-sized haka and send a powerful message of strength and support to the people of Christchurch.
The 'Super Haka' will take place at 12.30pm on Thursday, 19 May, and run for two minutes in four major New Zealand cities - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin - simultaneously.
New Zealanders can participate in this inherently Kiwi event, facilitated by Super Shuttle, by registering on www.superhaka.com and remind our Cantabrian family they are not alone in their time of need; while also raising some money for their ravaged city.
The 'Super Haka' will be a Ngāi Tahu haka performed en masse and is a call of support, from those outside the region, for Ōtautahi (Christchurch). The message of this simple haka is best demonstrated in its first line; 'Ōtautahi, māraka, māraka' - a rallying call for Canterbury and its people to rise up once again and to remain resolute as they rebuild.
Kiwis based overseas or those who simply can‟t attend the Super Haka events here in New Zealand, can still participate by performing their own 'breakaway haka' event (their local time 12.30pm 19th May). Everyone is encouraged to record their own events and upload their haka on www.superhaka.com to share their message of support.
With a team of Christchurch employees affected by the earthquake, Super Shuttle's Directors, Peter King and Graeme Dobson, explain that the idea for a Super Haka grew out of a determination to help boost the community's morale as the city begins its long and arduous rebuild.
Graeme Dobson was visiting Super Shuttle's Christchurch office when the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit:
"After experiencing the total turmoil, destruction and anxiety first hand, we were determined to do something more than just donate money" says Graeme. "We wanted to not only ignite our own team but other Kiwis, even those living abroad, to get behind Christchurch as a city and send a loud message of support to them while demonstrating what can be achieved when we all pull together."
Already active in their work for Canterbury earthquake victims by spearheading the Māori Recovery Network, Ngāi Tahu says it has been overwhelmed by the continuous support from the New Zealand people.
"During the recovery we have been promoting the message 'Aroha ki te tangata' - 'Love to all people'," says Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu‟s Kaiwhakahaere (Chairman), Mark Solomon. "With initiatives like Super Haka, it shows that New Zealand businesses and communities are still standing firmly behind the people of Christchurch and that helps to make us stronger during this difficult time," he says.
The 'Super Haka' will take place at 12.30pm on Thursday, 19 May, and run for two minutes in four major New Zealand cities - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin - simultaneously.
New Zealanders can participate in this inherently Kiwi event, facilitated by Super Shuttle, by registering on www.superhaka.com and remind our Cantabrian family they are not alone in their time of need; while also raising some money for their ravaged city.
The 'Super Haka' will be a Ngāi Tahu haka performed en masse and is a call of support, from those outside the region, for Ōtautahi (Christchurch). The message of this simple haka is best demonstrated in its first line; 'Ōtautahi, māraka, māraka' - a rallying call for Canterbury and its people to rise up once again and to remain resolute as they rebuild.
Kiwis based overseas or those who simply can‟t attend the Super Haka events here in New Zealand, can still participate by performing their own 'breakaway haka' event (their local time 12.30pm 19th May). Everyone is encouraged to record their own events and upload their haka on www.superhaka.com to share their message of support.
With a team of Christchurch employees affected by the earthquake, Super Shuttle's Directors, Peter King and Graeme Dobson, explain that the idea for a Super Haka grew out of a determination to help boost the community's morale as the city begins its long and arduous rebuild.
Graeme Dobson was visiting Super Shuttle's Christchurch office when the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit:
"After experiencing the total turmoil, destruction and anxiety first hand, we were determined to do something more than just donate money" says Graeme. "We wanted to not only ignite our own team but other Kiwis, even those living abroad, to get behind Christchurch as a city and send a loud message of support to them while demonstrating what can be achieved when we all pull together."
Already active in their work for Canterbury earthquake victims by spearheading the Māori Recovery Network, Ngāi Tahu says it has been overwhelmed by the continuous support from the New Zealand people.
"During the recovery we have been promoting the message 'Aroha ki te tangata' - 'Love to all people'," says Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu‟s Kaiwhakahaere (Chairman), Mark Solomon. "With initiatives like Super Haka, it shows that New Zealand businesses and communities are still standing firmly behind the people of Christchurch and that helps to make us stronger during this difficult time," he says.
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