Te Maurea Whiritoi 2014

Kapa haka performance of Te Maurea Whiritoi from the National Secondary School Kapa Haka Competition in Gisborne (Te Tairāwhiti) 2014.
Waiata Tira - Murimuri Aroha (0:00)
This is a love song that acknowledges the lines of lineage bound together by Tūrongo and Māhinaarangi. It tells their story of love and recognizes Te Tairāwhiti in the role they have as hosts of this prestigious event. It pays tribute to the love our ancestors shared and acknowledges that it is still alive within their descendants today.
Whakaeke - Ko Ōrākau (3:00)
This whakaeke acknowledges the 150th commemorations of the Waikato Land Wars and emphasises the battle of Ōrākau. In a recount given by Hitiri Te Paerata, he makes reference to a strong contingent from Te Tairāwhiti that supported the Ōrākau battle, headed by Te Waru, Tamatea and Raharuhi. We were once united by the battle of Ōrākau, and here we are now, united again 150 years later. We all are the survivors of our ancestors who fought for our mana Māori motuhake!
Waiata Tawhito - Te Ahunga Mai o Tainui (6:51)
This item was composed by Hohepa Hei in 2011 to teach the current generation about the arrival of the waka of Tainui to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Waiata ā-ringa - Māui Pōtiki (9:36)
This waiata is a tribute to Māui and the way his great feats can be seen as inspiration for our people. The greatest lessons of all are of perseverance, diligence and inquisitiveness. We encourage rangatahi to adopt these qualities handed down to us from Māui Pōtiki.
Poi - Ngā Kaupoi o Te Tairāwhiti (12:35)
Many of our rangatahi in the Waikato have family ties in the East Coast. Every summer holiday they return home, “kia pūrea ai e ngā hau a Tāwhirimātea”. Our rangatahi return to the East Coast today with many a memory of the good times they have enjoyed.
Haka - Ngā Whakawai-a-Whiro (15:37)
This haka addresses the idea that this ever-changing world continually surrounds our rangatahi with negative temptations. These are very hard to resist, as it is all they see in their daily lives. In a time where hope seems futile, where can our young people turn? We remind them of the eternal words of Sir Apirana Ngata. Attain enlightenment so that you can make informed decisions for your life. Holdfast to the customs, morals and values of our ancestors, as this can safeguard you from the negative temptations of this world. With these tools and inner strength, we encourage our rangatahi to arise as their own leader, and future leaders of our people.
Whakawātea - Tupurangaroa (19:22)
Recently, there have been many of our leaders that have sadly passed away. We look to Matariki and the stars above to remember them and all they have done for us. Matariki is also a symbol for new growth. We encourage everyone to follow in the footsteps of our great leaders who have passed, and arise as future leaders of our people.

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