The “Haka” is a powerful and respected cultural performance traditionally used by the New Zealand Maori, when used in its proper context—to honour and unite. Historically, it was also used to challenge or intimidate before battle. Recently, a group of young extremist men blocked a peaceful Sikh Vaisakhi parade in Auckland- a family-oriented religious celebration involving elders, children, women, and men—and performed the haka. The performance was used to intimidate, especially when directed at