Theia Delivers Scathing Haka on New Single ‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return The Land)’

Award-winning Māori artist Theia unleashes a powerful new anthem with ‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return The Land)’, blending traditional haka, haunting visuals, and fierce Indigenous storytelling. The bilingual protest song calls for the return of stolen land while spotlighting the overlooked traumas of colonization—especially those endured by wāhine Māori. With this release, Theia continues to redefine the sound of Indigenous resistance.