Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 18, 2023 5:06:59 GMT 12
SPAIN APOLOGISES FOR MOCKING HAKA AS FIFA WORLD CUP KICK-OFF NEARS
Spain's women’s football team have formally apologised to Māori for appearing to mock the haka.
Following a pōwhiri in Palmerston North, where the team will be staying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, captain Ivana Andres asked local iwi Rangitāne for forgiveness.
Speaking in Spanish, she said the team was learning everyday and know how important mana is to Māori....
www.1news.co.nz/2023/07/17/spain-apologises-for-mocking-haka-as-fifa-world-cup-kick-off-nears/
Spain's women’s football team have formally apologised to Māori for appearing to mock the haka.
Following a pōwhiri in Palmerston North, where the team will be staying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, captain Ivana Andres asked local iwi Rangitāne for forgiveness.
Speaking in Spanish, she said the team was learning everyday and know how important mana is to Māori....
www.1news.co.nz/2023/07/17/spain-apologises-for-mocking-haka-as-fifa-world-cup-kick-off-nears/