The Haka Team Building
By now, you’ve probably seen the haka – the famous pre-match ritual of the world-champion New Zealand All Blacks rugby team. It’s a powerful way to build passion, commitment and alignment. And what team couldn’t use that?
Request A Quote >Available As
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In-Person
Team Size
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25 - 1000
Time Needed
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12 - 120 Minutes
Outcomes
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Relationship Building & Networking
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Leadership
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Fun & Engaging Interaction
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Collaboration & Accomplishing Common Goal
Team building Haka workshop
This haka team bonding activity has been the catalyst for energizing events and inspiring teams at some of the world’s leading companies. It’s fantastic for connecting people to organizational values in a uniquely exciting way. To call this experience memorable would be an understatement.
For starters, our facilitators are actual Māori, so Haka is literally in their blood. Dressed in traditional costume, they storm the stage with conch shells, chants and of course their famous dance. They also share the real meaning of haka – it’s all about absolute team commitment to emerge victorious over any and all competition.
As your team learns haka, the energy in the room rises, confidence builds and the commitment to the chant borders on ferocious. We can also add a competitive element to your event by breaking out into smaller teams. Of course, we finish off with your full group performing a unified team haka en-masse.
Space requirement
Tailoring
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Our 30-minute Haka Energizer is ideal for raising the energy and adding a memorable element to a conference or meeting. The Haka Team-Builder is an immersive 90-minute session exploring the fascinating history and traditions of the Haka. Would you like specific elements of company branding, culture and/or mission statement woven into your program? Just let us know what you have in mind.
Options
- Haka Energizer (15 – 30 mins)
- Haka Team-Builder (45 – 90 mins)
- Create Your Own Haka – embody your specific vision and values (120+ mins)
- The All Blacks, the Haka and the Culture of Winning – keynote presentation (45 – 60 mins)
- Empowering Women Through Haka (45 – 90 mins)
What’s included?
- Tailored program design
- Dedicated event manager
- Professional facilitator & event staff
- All event materials
- On-site set-up & breakdown
- Donation coordination (for charity events)
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- No taxes or travel fees (for domestic events)
- $5M insurance coverage
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Team building Haka workshop FAQ
The Haka is a traditional Māori dance from New Zealand that expresses unity, strength, and shared purpose. In our team building Haka workshop, you’ll learn the meaning behind the chants and movements while channeling that same energy to inspire teamwork.
This high-energy experience promotes confidence, communication, and collaboration. By performing the Haka together, your team builds trust, unity, and a shared sense of accomplishment that carries over into the workplace.
Our expert facilitators lead the session in a fun, encouraging way that helps everyone feel comfortable and included. Even the most reserved participants quickly get caught up in the group energy of the Haka dance.
Not at all! The Haka workshop is about participation and connection, not choreography. You’ll learn each movement step by step, guided by instructors who make it accessible and exciting for everyone.
Yes! We can adjust the session length, group size, and presentation style to fit your goals. Whether you want a powerful opener for a company meeting or a full cultural experience, our Haka team building activity can be tailored to your needs.
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