Ki o Rahi

 History: The game of Ki o Rahi stems from the legend of Rahitutakahina and Tiarakurapakewai. Not many sports have legends as to how they were created, so this makes the game of Ki o Rahi unique. The legend demonstrates that sport is much more than a game. It is a tribute to our ancestors, our reo and our Māori culture.

2 Teams: Kioma and Taniwha

6 Rules of the game:

1. Played for 4 quarters or 2 halves of a set time, teams alternate roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half or quarter time.

2. Taniwha score a point by throwing the ki by throwing it at the barrel

3. Kioma score by touching the 7 pous with the ki

4. Taniwha must stop Kīoma from scoring by either touching, 2 handed touches, ripping the tag or tackling them in the appropriate area.

5. Must be running with ki or if standing still they must pass in the next 3-5 sec.

6. Taniwha score by hitting the Tupu with the Kī. Kīoma will have Kaitiaki (guardians) around the Tupu to stop Taniwha from hitting the Tupu.