The story is a Maori myth about the hero Rahiri. The story interlinks with the game as it is all about roles, and strategies and it reflects themes from the legend such as conflict, survival, and teamwork. The game also has many other links such as physical links like the field, the ball, and even the way the game is played.
The game shows us many values some in particular are: Whanaungatanga (community and teamwork), mana (respect and leadership), rangatiratanga (self-determination), and Hakinakina (physical activity).
in the legend of rahi, mana is represented in rahiris leadership and spiritual power. this is shown in ki o rahi by the leadership on the field, players demonstrate respect, and authority and guide their team, this is very similar to rahiris role in the legend.
