Published on Jan, 2025

Joe at WanaHaka set our wedding week off with an incredible bang! It was interesting, thoughtful, educational, fun, creative - all in one. We would strongly recommend Joe for anyone interested in tastefully incorporating some Māori culture into an event - plus he's just a great bloke who you can have a beer with afterwards ;) Thanks again Joe! You were the perfect addition to our Wedding Welcome Drinks.

Published on Oct, 2024

We were glad that we included the Maori Welcome as part of our pre-wedding activity as it was a great experience for us and our guests who came from different parts of the world in understanding the Maori Culture. Joe was very friendly and accommodated our questions.

Published on Oct, 2019

We recently used Joe from WanaHaka To surprise our daughter and new son in law on their very special day. The wedding guests were a mix of both Kiwis and Aussies. This experience was very well received. Both bride and groom loved it. We all loved and learned so much. Joe explained every meaning/translation. Whaikorero-opening/greeting Wero- challenge Mana-spirit of person/prestige Kia-Kaha -stand/be strong Etc We would highly recommend Joe for any occasion. Thank you so much Joe for adding a breathtaking performance to this very precious day. We will remember this for ever xo Respect.. Shane & Sharlene Rudkin

Published on Mar, 2019

I reached out to Joe approximately 10 months before our special day in Gibbston Valley, Central Otago. Since the very first email he was absolutely amazing and super helpful. My husband comes from a Maori heritage and I really wanted to honour his ancestors on our wedding day. Joe kept everything a secret and surprised our guests and my husband with a beautiful welcome and blessing in Maori. In total Joe carried out the following: Whaikorero -opening greeting Kia Ora- Hello Whakatau - Welcome Wero - Challenge Hongi - greeting Haka - Maori Dance Mana- Prestige/ Spirit of person Kia Kaha- Stand/Be Strong Ka kite ano - Goodbye Everything was absolutely to the best possible standard! I wish that we had met Joe earlier to experience more of what WanaHaka offers! Much love, Kseniya and Travis

Published on Jan, 2019

Topped off a remarkable wedding in a remarkable destination. Joe was simply incredible with his performance and then with his explanation of the Maori Powhiri and Welcome. A great insight for everyone as to what it all actually means. Thoroughly enjoyed by all and would recommend to anyone.