Ngā Waiata o Horotiu – Songs of Horotiu

Te Tīmatanga
The Introduction

Tihei mauriora!
It is the breath of life!

Nau mai, piki mai ki te puna o ngā Waiata o Horotiu
Welcome to pool of the Songs of Horotiu

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, kua ōpeti mai nei
To you who have gathered here

Tēnā koutou katoa
Greetings to you all

Māori songs, war chants, melodies and ditties are essential components of Māori life, traditon, custom and protocol. From celebration and acknowledgement of life and death to the issuing of verbal challenges at special events, Māori songs or waiata are still sung and performed today, thus ensuring a connection from the past to the present. Waiata, old and new provide a doorway to Māori culture and heritage. With this App we are able to provide access to the world of Māori waiata. The items presented and performed here are well known in Aotearoa/New Zealand.