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Jason King, Valance Smith,
Taku Manu Tāwhiowhio
In the month of December 2010 an idea came up to compose a supportive song or chant for Sir Paul Reeves. The idea of this particular chant arose because of his enduring...
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Ngoi Pēwhairangi,
Aku Raukura
Hurihuri noa
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Ka wawata noa
Hurihuri noa
Ka wawata noa
5 Kei te wawata ahau e
Mō aku ōhākī kia hoki mai
Te puna...
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Tāmata Toiere aims to provide comprehensive information about waiata and haka (Māori song, chant, and dance). Where possible, this will include the lyrics, a translation, an explanation of the context behind the composition and the reasons it was composed, a biography of the composer, an audio file, a video file, any photos of relevance, and a list of references for further study.
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| Composer | Song Title | Year | Reference No. |
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| Paraone Gloyne, | Waitete, te kurī a Tūrongo | GLO003 | |
| Paraone Gloyne, | Ara rē, ara rē | GLO001 | |
| Paraone Gloyne, | Mōteateatia te uri o Tūhoe Pōtiki | GLO002 | |
| Te Wharehuia Milroy, | Tai Aroha | TWM002 | |
| Kīngi Kiriona, | E Te Pouaka Whakaata Māori | 2015 | KIR008 |