Ki o rahi H 2 P

Ki o rahi is a game between 2 teams, Kioma & Taniwha, the game is a little bit different then most games with balls. There are zones which certain teams can't go through, such as Te Roto, only Taniwha can stay in there but Kioma after touching pou and collecting points they can run in to score in Pawero. In Te Roto their can only be 3 Taniwha in there at a time or the ball is handed over. Depending on how the game is played (Touch, Rugby, Ripper etc) you will need different equipment, the basics are a Tupu (Bin) 7 Pou, a Ki or ball, Field marking and zone marking also team ID (Not Necessary).

To start the game the ball needs to be kicked off at Te Marama and then the ball can picked up by either team then the game starts, for Taniwha they need to get the ball and chuck it at the tupu if it hits the tupu the game keeps going until a penalty or Kioma gets the ball. Kioma win by hitting the 7 pou around the field and when the team thinks they have enough points they run in through Te roto and place the ball into Pawero, the amount of pou they touched converts to points then the game restarts. 

Ki o Rahi Hurumanu

About Ki O Rahi

Ki o Rahi is a large team game thats played with 2 teams, kioma and taniwha on a large circular field. Played for 4 quarters or 2 halves of a set time, teams swap roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half or quarter time.

Kīoma score by touching the Pou/s that are in the Te Ao with the Kī  then running the Kī through Te Roto/the next area and placing it down in Pawero/second closest circle to the Tupu to convert pou touches into points. Kīoma stop the other team, Taniwha.

Taniwha score by hitting the Tupu with the Kī. Kīoma will have Kaitiaki around the Tupu to stop Taniwha from hitting the Tupu. Depending on which variation is being played, Taniwha must stop Kīoma from scoring by either touching, 2 handed touch, ripping the tag or tackling them in the appropriate area.

Other

Equipment

1 tupu/ 40 gallon drum or rubbish bin.

7 pou/poles

Ki, woven flax ball, normal ball, rocks, rolled up jersey or anything.

Field marking.

Team ID/ some way to tell your team apart from the opposition. 

Facts
The game is based on the Purakau of Rahitutakahina and the rescue of his wife Tiarakurapakewai. The tākaro is a reflection of Tupuna story telling at its best.

My Team - check out this doc for a picture of my team and information about our mascot.