Māori strength in Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand not only gives a show on the field of the regatta in Barcelona in this 37th America’s Cupas well as on land and before entering competitions. The Kiwi team have already received support in the form of a haka from the Ngati Whatua Orakei group during the presentation of their clash with Ineos Britannia and will continue to do so until the end of the competition. There are currently three days of racing taking place in Barcelona and Emirates Team New Zealand is under traditional rules. Maori roots are strong and are evident in everyday life.

Before heading to the race track, Team New Zealand’s Emirates sailors aboard the AC75, as well as technicians and analysts, bid farewell to an impressive haka on the team’s base pontoon. This is one of the most anticipated and special moments of the Kiwi “dock” and serves as a talisman for the moment. But there’s something else, and that’s TaihoroAC75, protected from leaving port by a traditional Maori canoe (waka). Te Kawau. Consisting of 19 people, they are the ones who “escort” the Kiwi boat to battle with Ineos Britannia.

At Emirates Team New Zealand, everything has a meaning and a story. Taihoro was inspired Taihoro-Nukurangi And Its translation is “to move quickly, like the sea between heaven and earth.” Ngāti Whātua Orakei have been heavily linked with the Kiwi side, who are now vying for their third Hundred Guineas in a row. He is responsible for giving him strength and wings. And without going any further, name waka Te Kawau refers to the bird Kawau (black cormorant), which is known for its persistence and has an excellent ability to dive to the greatest depths. “Te Kawau’s mission is to carry the power of this culture with us as we head to the racecourse,” said Grant Dalton, CEO of the 37th America’s Cup and Emirates New Zealand Teams.

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