Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 22, 2019 16:18:56 GMT 12
HOW AN AUSTRALIAN COACH REVIVED THE PHOENIX BY RECONNECTING IT TO MĀORI HERITAGE
Unlike other A-League clubs, who benefit from bigger budgets, the 43-year-old has shaped his side's fortunes by getting things right off the field, using something quite special - traditional Māori rituals and values.
Among those traditions that the side has adopted is the Hongi, which is being used by players and staff before the match.
"It's a symbol of unity between two people, it is meant to breath live into the next person," Rudan explained.
Rudan refers to the ancient Māori story of Ngake and Whātaitai - in which the Phoenix-like spirit of two taniwha try to escape to Wellington habour.
Māori mythology states Ngake created the harbour with hard work and preparation. The other, Whātaitai, failed to prepare and ended up stranded on the hillside.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/sport/380639/how-an-australian-coach-revived-the-phoenix-by-reconnecting-it-to-maori-heritage
Unlike other A-League clubs, who benefit from bigger budgets, the 43-year-old has shaped his side's fortunes by getting things right off the field, using something quite special - traditional Māori rituals and values.
Among those traditions that the side has adopted is the Hongi, which is being used by players and staff before the match.
"It's a symbol of unity between two people, it is meant to breath live into the next person," Rudan explained.
Rudan refers to the ancient Māori story of Ngake and Whātaitai - in which the Phoenix-like spirit of two taniwha try to escape to Wellington habour.
Māori mythology states Ngake created the harbour with hard work and preparation. The other, Whātaitai, failed to prepare and ended up stranded on the hillside.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/sport/380639/how-an-australian-coach-revived-the-phoenix-by-reconnecting-it-to-maori-heritage