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Dame Hinewehi Mohi calls for 10,000 to be at Eden Park in September for record-breaking haka attempt

By Mare Haimona-Riki
Whakaata Māori·
23 Jul, 2024 10:22 PM2 mins to read

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Up to 10,000 people are expected to meet at Eden Park on September 29th in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world's largest haka. Video / Whakaata Māori

Up to 10,000 people are expected to gather at Eden Park on September 29 to try to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest haka.

The event aims to bring the record back to New Zealand after being held by the French since 2014.

The current record, set by 4028 participants in France, will be challenged in a display of national pride and unity.

Dame Hinewehi Mohi, cultural ambassador for HAKA and co-founder of the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, highlights the deeper meaning behind the event.

“Haka is a powerful statement of national pride, cultural heritage, unity and a landmark occasion to create a new world record and reclaim the title from the current holders.”

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The event will feature participants from various cultural backgrounds performing Ka Mate, composed by Ngāti Toa Rangatira chief Te Rauparaha.

Taku Parai of Ngāti Toa Rangatira emphasises the importance of cultural knowledge and unity in the effort.

“We will lead it with that ngeri, and then when Ka Mate comes in the end, that’s when they will come in behind us.”

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Dame Hinewehi Mohi is urging people to join in the haka attempt.
Dame Hinewehi Mohi is urging people to join in the haka attempt.

Supporting a worthy cause

The haka attempt marks the 20th anniversary of the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, with funds raised supporting its mission to provide life-changing music therapy. Mohi speaks to the event’s broader impact: “It is extraordinary to be able to connect with others, communicate, and express themselves through music.”

The event promises to be a meticulously organised spectacle, with strict adherence to Guinness World Records’ rules.

“It is quite a thing to be absolutely strict with the ruling from Guinness and to ensure that we make the numbers count,” says Mohi.

Joe Pihema of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says the rules require one scrutineer for every 50 kaihaka.

“That’s a lot of scrutineers.”

The public is encouraged to participate in the historic event, with registrations now open for the attempt at Eden Park.

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