Kapa Haka enhances positive well-being by encouraging a sense of belonging, providing a “safe haven” in which to practice te reo me ōna tikanga, whilst reinforcing social collaboration and cohesion.

• It improves physical and mental health by providing a fun and challenging workout for the brain and body.

• It fosters creativity and innovation by allowing participants to explore different types of music and dance, and to express their emotions and messages through facial expressions and body movements.

• It supports language and cultural revitalisation by preserving and transmitting the Māori history, politics, cosmology, and origin stories through waiata, haka, poi, and mōteatea.

• It contributes to the national identity and diversity of New Zealand by showcasing the unique and powerful art form of kapa haka to the world.

Kapa haka is not only a performance, but also a way of life. It is a living art form that has evolved over time and continues to inspire people around the world.