I'm a Cook Islander! Growing up in the 80s in Porirua WGTN NZL! My mother played this song on the cassette alot at all the kuki parties. Everyone was singing it! Just reminds me of my late mum and all my aunties and uncle's past and few present. Still it brings tears to my eyes and love! When I hear this song. Been awhile since i played this song! But my late mother just came back to me! Still resonates to me and all the kiwis my generation here in Oz! And its October 2024. One of the most Beautiful waiatas from back home! Makes me homesick
I remember this song when I was in my teens, it was the theme song for an emotional time back in the 1980's when the English Government at the time allowed the return of many Maori artefacts which they held in there museums for more than a century. It was held at the Auckland Art Gallery for many months with cues that stretched for many miles and took days to see the return of many lost ancestors. It was called "Tu Tangata" I will never forget it and how special it truly was.
Your comment alone just shows how much Māori culture means to all kiwi. Thanks for sharing that...I was only a young child when this came out, I remember my mother singing this and she's pākeha...
The first time I heard this waiata was on T.V. It was "Te Maori-The Homecoming". The Maori treasures; which had just returned from the U.S.A (Chicago); were welcomed home after their extensive, & very successful tour; including our own country (NZ). I can remember seeing the exhibition in Auckland. Both my late wife; a Nga Puhi, & I; Pakeha; & our two daughters fell head over heels in love with it.
I have looked for this original version for years. was in Rarotonga last week and they played it on the Cook Island radio station and finally i found it after all these years :-D !
omg..I haven't heard this song since I sang it at school at the age of 12yrs. That was back in 1960. Taught by Mrs Dean Rewiti. I did the welcome and lead of our school group. Though we sang it with the guys, that came in with a chant.. So beautiful. I love your version too Cara. Thank You.
There are many songs these days which come and go over time. However there are songs which will for cement with in our wairua. Personally this is one of those songs. Love it xx
Haere mai haere mai E ngā iwi haere mai Mauria mai te aroha ki te marae e Kia ora rā kia ora rā Ki te ope Tūārangi Kua eke nei ki tōu marae e te iwi e Karanga rā karanga rā ki ngā ope e tau e Kua eke nei ki tōu marae e te iwi e Kia ora rā ❤️❤️
I heard this song in august 1987 for the first time, when my Maori brother from NZ surprised me with a visit at my home in the Netherlands. He gave me a VHS video of Te Hokinga Mai. In this video se sang this song. Beautiful beautiful beautiful...
if anyone has a copy of her first singing it in the 80's,please put it up...she performed this song at some ceremony that was televised, she was so emotional she could barely sing...NZTV would repeat showing her performance from time to time
Te ataahua hoki tenei waiata. Ka hoki toku mahara ki te hunga mate o te whanau. Takoto mai koutou ki roto i nga ringa o Hine Nui Te Po. Ina ka moe te tinana, ka rere te wairua.
I'm a Cook Islander! Growing up in the 80s in Porirua WGTN NZL! My mother played this song on the cassette alot at all the kuki parties. Everyone was singing it! Just reminds me of my late mum and all my aunties and uncle's past and few present. Still it brings tears to my eyes and love! When I hear this song. Been awhile since i played this song! But my late mother just came back to me! Still resonates to me and all the kiwis my generation here in Oz! And its October 2024. One of the most Beautiful waiatas from back home! Makes me homesick
I'm samoan I love the Maori songs churr
I remember this song when I was in my teens, it was the theme song for an emotional time back in the 1980's when the English Government at the time allowed the return of many Maori artefacts which they held in there museums for more than a century. It was held at the Auckland Art Gallery for many months with cues that stretched for many miles and took days to see the return of many lost ancestors. It was called "Tu Tangata" I will never forget it and how special it truly was.
Exhibition was called Te Maori:Te Hokinga Mai,and yeah was pretty cool I was a teenager then as well jeeze few years ago now haha
Your comment alone just shows how much Māori culture means to all kiwi. Thanks for sharing that...I was only a young child when this came out, I remember my mother singing this and she's pākeha...
The first time I heard this waiata was on T.V. It was "Te Maori-The Homecoming". The Maori treasures; which had just returned from the U.S.A (Chicago); were welcomed home after their extensive, & very successful tour; including our own country (NZ). I can remember seeing the exhibition in Auckland. Both my late wife; a Nga Puhi, & I; Pakeha; & our two daughters fell head over heels in love with it.
Yes a very special moment in history
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Same
Wow throw back 😭 loved watching this on my dad's video tapes along with the prince tui teka concert🥰🥰❤
I'm an old English man like many other Maori songs, goose bumps and the occasional tear helped on its way with a lump in the throat
I heard this song in Australia at the expo all I can say it brought tears love it proud to be a Maori
Never loses it's authenticity, and purity of voice. Watching 2019.
I have looked for this original version for years. was in Rarotonga last week and they played it on the Cook Island radio station and finally i found it after all these years :-D !
omg..I haven't heard this song since I sang it at school at the age of 12yrs. That was back in 1960. Taught by Mrs Dean Rewiti. I did the welcome and lead of our school group. Though we sang it with the guys, that came in with a chant.. So beautiful. I love your version too Cara. Thank You.
Ataahua!!! This waiata always gives me the goosebumps,.... Fantastic!!
There are many songs these days which come and go over time.
However there are songs which will for cement with in our wairua.
Personally this is one of those songs.
Love it xx
So proud to be Ngatiporou - kia ora Cara, always remember the fun times we had growing up in Toko!!
Tino Ataahua Cara Hicks Bay in da house
Yes cara famous for this song lovely voice awesome ❤❤❤❤cheers for this chur ❤❤
Haere mai haere mai
E ngā iwi haere mai
Mauria mai te aroha ki te marae e
Kia ora rā kia ora rā
Ki te ope Tūārangi
Kua eke nei ki tōu marae e te iwi e
Karanga rā karanga rā ki ngā ope e tau e
Kua eke nei ki tōu marae e te iwi e
Kia ora rā ❤️❤️
Beautifully sung by this lass Cara Pewhairangi. ..so proud to be Ngati Porou☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
This is soo, apsolutely gorgeous,... oh I love Maori voices in Song, always,...😊😮🎉❤.
This waiata bring tears to my heart. How I miss the Tuupuna
I heard this song in august 1987 for the first time, when my Maori brother from NZ surprised me with a visit at my home in the Netherlands. He gave me a VHS video of Te Hokinga Mai. In this video se sang this song. Beautiful beautiful beautiful...
I so remember watching her live when i was a kid we all travel as a kura to perform at te Maori whanau and all. Such a beautiful time.
I was a kid when my mum was in front of the tv crying to this watching Te Maori... a very emotional time for Te Ao Maori
Love!! this song makes me think of home East Coast,beautifuly sang by to Cara got a great voice Tino Pai.Happy Days..
I have loved this song since I was a little girl
Most beautiful moari song I've ever heard of.
Luv this & what a beautiful voice cara
Beautiful voice, love it
That beautiful clarinet is haunting
Yay ~ thanks so much for posting - so love this song
if anyone has a copy of her first singing it in the 80's,please put it up...she performed this song at some ceremony that was televised, she was so emotional she could barely sing...NZTV would repeat showing her performance from time to time
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ my favorite songs ❤️🤩🤩💖
Shes my most favourite singer with the sweetest voice and nice looks to go with it.
Very very nice indeed.
Ah! The memories 😎🤗
Te ataahua hoki tenei waiata. Ka hoki toku mahara ki te hunga mate o te whanau. Takoto mai koutou ki roto i nga ringa o Hine Nui Te Po. Ina ka moe te tinana, ka rere te wairua.
❤beautiful song ❤
I remember my mother Maureen singing this song love and miss you dearly
kia ora Cara, well done...from the past in the days of filming 'NGATI'
Wow.....Ataahua Wahine Toa
Forever, beautifully sung
Sung this waiata at ngata memorial college back in the late 80's. Reminds me of home.....
So beautiful
love this version
I finally saw the beautiful wahine who owns the ataahua mihi.
Beautiful.
Love voice cara ❤ 😍 ❤
Wish I could understand this beautiful song
Ngati was my fav maori movie
Beautiful, thankyou
Childhood memories 🥰💜
beautiful song
The first time I heard was in the film "Ngaati"
I was mesmorised by the film and the waiata
Love to meet her one day.
it was for the homecoming, Te Papa opened in 1998
❤❤❤❤❤❤LOVE
REMEMBER THE OLDS UP LATE WITH THE RURU CREW TO THESE CLASSICZ
Kia u ki te Pai Cara Pewhairangi.
Love ...
I Love You.
Seddon House. Otahuhu College would sing this for Haka/Waiata Day. Mean Maori Mean!
Reminds me of the old people
NGATI POROU!
east coast
Is this Lady a former Lawyer
Here for this in 2022 October 12th
ahhhh the early days of my life still today pulls me back in time
Does anyone know the lyric?..
😍🥰❤️🔥
Home sweet Home
ADDED DECEMBER 17TH SUNDAY 2023 i am listening SOUTH PACIFIC SEAS ON AN ISLAND
B.E.A UTIFUL
CHURRR👌
What a ɓeatiful waitaia
Ataahua :)
🎶💓💗😍😍😍
Hahah I used to be friends with her daughter 😂
This song belongs to this person
take me home .
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Atahua
Chur