Waiata (Songs)

Whakaaria mai
Whakaaria mai
Image sources: The Francis Frith Collection Whakaaria mai is a hīmene (hymn) that uses the tune of the English language hymn 'How Great Thou Art'. It is a short Christian song that is often... Read more...
Tūtira mai ngā iwi
Tūtira mai ngā iwi
Image sources: Initiatives of change This song was written by Wi Te Tau Huata (Ngāti Kahungunu) in the 1950's. This waiata encourages unity and is a happy upbeat tune. This waiata may become less appropriate in... Read more...
Purea nei
Purea nei
Image sources:  Waka Huia - Hirini Melbourne & Te Puka a Maui This song was composed by Hirini Melbourne (Ngāi Tūhoe) and contains references to known proverbs and sayings. The kupu... Read more...