A large team game played between 2 teams, kioma and
taniwha on a large circular field. Played for 4 quarters or 2 halves
of a set time, teams alternate roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half
or quarter time.
taniwha on a large circular field. Played for 4 quarters or 2 halves
of a set time, teams alternate roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half
or quarter time.
Kīoma score by touching Pou/s with the Kī (for potential points) then
running the Kī through Te Roto and placing it down in Pawero to convert
pou touches into points. Kīoma stop the other team, Taniwha.
running the Kī through Te Roto and placing it down in Pawero 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
(guardians) around the Tupu to stop Taniwha from hitting the Tupu.
Depending on the amount of players when 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.
(guardians) around the Tupu to stop Taniwha from hitting the Tupu.
Depending on the amount of players when 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.
