Ko te take o teeenei pae tukutuku, kia hono ngaa taangata maha ki te keemu Ki o Rahi, kia tupu ai, kia whakakaha ai tae noa ki te waa ma tatou taua keemu i takaro i ngaa waa katoa.

The aim of this website is to connect more people to the game of Ki o Rahi, and to help grow and strengthen the game until it is a regular part of our lifestyle here in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

To achieve this we will provide access to different matauranga and resource so everyone can share in this treasure. All proceeds from any products go towards the continued growth and development of Ki o Rahi.

If you enjoy sports like rugby, league, tag, touch, netball, basketball or even dodgeball then you will love Ki o Rahi.

Please explore the website, should you require more information, please get in touch.

The game of Ki o Rahi stems from the legend of Rahitutakahina and Tiarakurapakewai.

It is essential that when learning the game that the puurakau (story) is also learnt.

The story demonstrates that the sport is much more than a game. It is a tribute to our ancestors, our language and our culture.

There are many different accounts of the story of Tiara and Rahi, it would be quite handy to try and find that story that relates best to your area of the country.

Please look through them all and enjoy their differences, if you have another version you would like to share, please let us know!

For a simple version you can click here.

For an extended version you can click here.

The rules of Ki o Rahi differ slightly from region to region and this brings a unique aspect to the sport. When travelling to another region you must become familiar with their rules in order to try and beat them at their 'own game'.

At some competitions, teams meet on the field to tatuu (negotiate) the rules to be played for that specific game. Common areas that may be discussed during tatuu include number of Kaitiaki, number of Taniwha players allowed in Te Roto and whether or not Ki oma players can catch the ball whilst jumping above Te Roto,

Please view the following links to find rules for your region:

Tāmaki Makaurau Kī o Rahi Rules

2019 NZ Secondary School Ki o Rahi National Rules

2019 NZ Secondary School Ki o Rahi National Field Dimensions

2019 NZ Secondary School Ki o Rahi National Equipment Specifications

If you are looking to learn more about Kī-o-Rahi, you have a desire for you, your organisation, your class or your school to learn about the game - please contact us at office@kiorahi.com and we will help you on your journey.