 In August 2005 , before the Tri @-@ Nations test match between New Zealand and South Africa at Carisbrook stadium in Dunedin , New Zealand performed a new haka , Kapa o Pango , specially composed by Derek Lardelli and intended to reflect the Polynesian @-@ influenced multicultural make @-@ up of contemporary New Zealand . Kapa o Pango was to be performed on special occasions and was not intended to replace Ka Mate . Kapa o Pango concludes with what has been interpreted as a " throat slitting " gesture that led to accusations that Kapa o Pango encourages violence , and sends the wrong message to All Blacks fans . However , according to Lardelli , the gesture represents " drawing vital energy into the heart and lungs " . 
