Authentic Māori Cultural Experience in the Taupō region
Embark on an awe- inspiring journey with us as we welcome you into the “Te Ao Māori” the world of Māori.
Nau Mai, Haere Mai
Welcome to The Haka Shop.
We look forward to hosting you.
Experience the essence of our culture through powerful, vibrant haka and emotional songs of our people, mountains, lakes & rivers. Our performances will touch your senses and stir your soul!
Take a walk with guide “Snow” to the iconic Huka Falls or weave a kete with “Dinny”, learn about our local history and stories or join us for an authentic hangi meal and show.
Experiences offered by The Haka Shop
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Evening Cultural Experience & Hangi Dinner
Be welcomed onto our place with a traditional Powhiri, pull up a log, and view your kai being revealed. Your dinner is a traditional hangi prepared lovingly by our whanau (family) for you to enjoy. The hangi is followed by a Māori cultural concert. When we entertain, we are real. We express ourselves so that you can feel our “ihi” our magnetism. It is our pleasure to entertain and entice your senses in a way that is educational, informative and enlivening.
From 6pm
Bookings essential
$160 per person
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Luncheon - Kai & Korero
Kai & Korero, offers a relaxed atmosphere where we talk about our culture and serve you traditional Māori kai (food).
From 11am to 2pm
Groups of 4 - 6 people
Bookings essential
$160 per person
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Powhiri (Welcome) or Performance for your Event or Conference
A “Powhiri” is our traditional welcome and is based on our protocols of hosting guests and welcoming them to our tribal lands. As tangata whenua (people of the land) we would be delighted to formally welcome you. Experiencing another culture can be interesting and informative but we want to leave you excited, impressed and satisfied you chose to experience our style of Māori Culture.
When we entertain, we are real. We express ourselves so that you can feel our “ihi” our magnetism. It is our pleasure to entertain and entice your senses in a way that is educational, informative and enlivening.
We can come to you!
Get in touch with us to book us for your event or conference.
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Cultural Walk to Huka Falls
Take a walk to this iconic NZ/Aotearoa location with our local Māori guide “Snow” who grew up in this area. He will share stories and information with you. From a karakia (prayer/chant) to explaining the name “Huka” or a local legend of first discovery. Snow is one of the few locals who can tell you the “real” stories.
Guided Walks by booking only.
10am to 12pm (2hrs)
$69 per person -
Māori Weaving Workshop
Māori weave for creativity and pleasure as well as to keep our traditional weaving skills alive.
Because harakeke provides for many uses including the carrying of food, clothing, binding of waka, and for medicinal purposes it became a very important resource with strict protocols (tikanga) to be aware of particularly when harvesting the leaves.
A weaving workshop is a 3-hour session, the time allows for a small kete (basket) to be created and dyed as a take-home taonga (treasure).
3 hours from $99 per person
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Tutoring and Kakahu
It is one stop haka shop!
As we are in the business of “haka” we can offer the opportunity to create specialised performing kakahu/ensemble and kit to groups. We produce traditional resources such as muka for weavers, and tutoring resources to support kapa haka tutors who teach at school age level. Ask us, we are happy to discuss your specific needs with you.
What makes us special is our philosophy to interact & relate with you on a local level that you will enjoy!
We will not leave things to chance; like a war party, you will be challenged, intimidated and eventually welcomed into the bosom of our culture. In a short space of time, your senses will be stretched and excited by our dynamic energy.
