Ki-O-Rahi
For Kiwisport this term we have been learning how to play Ki-O-Rahi. This fantastic game is based on the legend Purakau of Rahitutakahina and the rescue of his wife Tiarakurapakewai.
A large team game played between 2 teams, kioma and taniwha on a large circular field. Played for 4 quarters or 2 halves of a set time, teams alternate roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half or quarter time.
Kīoma score by touching Pou/s with the Kī (for potential points) then running the Kī through Te Roto and placing it down in Pawero to convert pou touches into points. Kīoma stop the other team, Taniwha.
Taniwha score by hitting the Tupu with the Kī. Kīoma will have Kaitiaki (guardians) around the Tupu to stop Taniwha from hitting the Tupu. Depending on which variation is being played, Taniwha must stop Kīoma from scoring by either touching, 2 handed touch, ripping the tag or tackling them in the appropriate area.
We had a lot of fun learning how to play this game. here are some pictures.
Hi there, my name is Saleh and I am a student in Manukau at Waikowhai Primary School. I really like your photo because it shows how to play ki-o-rahi. It made me think of when we had ki-o-rahi and we had fun. Have you thought about putting in a video to explain more? If you would like to see my learning, my blog is http://wpssalehf.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteKia ora Kaiwhare
ReplyDeleteMy name is Brooklyn and I am a Student in Manukau at Waikowhai Primary School. It looks like you had fun playing kio rahi. Have you thought about thinking of a strategy to get the ball when they throw it away? If you would like to visit my blog it is at
wpsbrooklynl.blogspot.co.nz
Or my class blog it is at
http://wpsriceman.blogspot.com/