Kia kaha supporting the city in their time of need. The "New Zealand Herald" reported the use of the phrase by Prince William at a memorial service on 18 March 2011 "drew applause and tears from tens of thousands of mourners". A video made by New Zealanders living in New York included the phrase in a message to their loved ones in Christchurch. Kia kaha Kia kaha is a Māori phrase used by the people of New Zealand as an affirmation, meaning "stay strong". The phrase has significant meaning for Māori: popularised through its usage by the 28th Māori Battalion during World
KIA Football Academy good tacklers, and managed to come out with the ball several times. Meysam Rezaee won the man of the match title after the game. In December 2016, the academy was invited by Dynamo Kiev for 2 friendlies with Dynamo Kiev and one with Shakhtar Donetsk. On the first game with Dynamo Kiev, Kia academy defeated the host 2-1 and the second leg, which was placed a day later ended 2-2. KIA defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1. As of 22 May 2015. KIA Football Academy The KIA Football Academy () is an Iranian youth football academy based in Tehran. The academy was