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Story: Traditional Māori games – ngā tākaro

Page 10. All images & media

From page 1 - Sports and games in traditional Māori society

From page 2 - Athletic pursuits

From page 3 - Water sports

From page 4 - Games of physical movement

From page 5 - Stick games, string games, poi and haka

From page 6 - Games of skill with words and hands

From page 7 - Flying kites, spinning tops and other games

From page 8 - Suppression and revival

How to cite this page

Ross Calman, Traditional Māori games – ngā tākaro, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/story/223374/media (accessed 3 June 2026).

Story by Ross Calman, published 5 September 2013.