Barack Obama welcomed to Auckland with beautiful powhiri

The former US President was treated to a dose of Maori culture at Government House today.

[@cherylsibson2529]

when nations can welcome other nations then maybe we can have peace world wide.

[@mbords01]

Beautiful! I bet Obama quietly is learning this powhiri to be part of his future exercise regiment.

[@chastito6063]

Only if pakeha will stop trampling on indigenous rights maybe we can.

[@abrahamzuah4495]

Coolest president in history period..

[@icebergrose2614]

Abraham Zuah Agreed. Hi from NZ

[@jaminesonymorgan8428]

You so right there I live in Auckland Central when Obama arrived there were cops everywhere I loved it it was the same when we had the Apac simmit over here in 1995 bill Clinton was president then Jenny Shipley was prime minister of new Zealand then I recorded everything dates times and year thats the same with Obama they both stayed at the hotel across the road from the police station last year 2018 we had the president from the Philippines visiting New Zealand if you have a look on line you'll see kids take a photo of him in Queen Street and president trump will be here in Auckland new Zealand in 2021 for the Apac Summit meeting if he is still president then

[@jaminesonymorgan8428]

You definitely got that right back in the 1970s and the 1980s Americans always said we will never have a black man as our President and 39 years later they got one but it will be alsome if they ever get another one in the future

[@twiidle7158]

greatest President with respect but not best he was just average

[@eharper7]

Eh, he was okay.

[@razakhamani1091]

It's good to have a unique culture to be proud of

[@kiarnamakoare1584]

I’m pretty sure that us New Zealand’s Have the most respectful culture in many ways

[@blackcitroenlove]

The marae is a place of learning and culture. I love to see it.

[@dinystytaurua3545]

The fact he kept eye contact while picking up his taonga 👍👌

[@anasueiras4668]

Dignified and honored. This President has class!!! Respect and love.

[@gixellia8455]

Thank you. What an honor to see former President Ohama welcomed by a country so uniquely its own :o)

[@cgall4444]

Get along little bah bah bama Sheep, your Lying-closet-iranian is GONE! --- Legal Hispanics in Northern Tijuana (formally SoCal) for Trump & the Wall.

[@kymberlyp4056]

C Gall ~ WOW! Release your anger and bitterness before you are consumed with regret.

[@gixellia8455]

C Gall - I am an American citizen who loves Obama. I am currently moving to Chapala, Jalisco, to spend the remainder of my life there, away from the orange demagogue and many blinded people who support walls instead of breaking them down. Viva México :o) Estoy en el proceso de mudarme a Chapala, Jalisco, por el resto teórico de mi vida, lejos del demagogo en la Casa Naranja. Buenos suerte, amiga o amigo :o)

[@gixellia8455]

Kymberly Playdon - Thank you for your support!

[@jointheparty3857]

Mardan P. cute dog!

[@Rolly.Polly.]

Donald trump saw this he'd call his body gaurds

[@luckyjprez]

He'd be looking for the nearest bunker....

[@michaelfletcher168]

Yes lol

[@Samson-dn4eo]

no, he would call everyone beautiful.

[@bronteking7519]

Trump wouldn’t get a powhiri

[@leeanadiaz8463]

@@bronteking7519 that’s the truth...so sad

[@craigblyth783]

bloody hell even the Kiwi PM is in on the action...so wish our gvt was as welcoming

[@jg2072]

Thank you for welcoming our former president with honor.

[@roots_gyal560]

Obama, your humble heart is what captures the world❤️ & Thank u, AZ for your beautiful culture & spirit. Your country is so much appreciated❤️

[@arletsamuel344]

So beautiful! I don't understand a word, but it speak to my heart.

[@bex2b474]

Oh doesn't he look proud, like hes one of us. Many celebrities have come, and they looked scared. This man, soaked it all it. Thank you President Barak Obama!

[@raulmenedez2427]

Well he was born and raised in Hawaii

[@Hancockst1]

beautiful......culture and people. Beautiful president.

[@K4242-r6l]

Blind

[@myninjamyninja375]

bro he invaded seven countries in the middle east

[@deankumeroa1515]

@@myninjamyninja375 true but don't forget he was ordered by a much higher elite s this boss .can't you people see pass them leaders. There boss. Look for him

[@myninjamyninja375]

@@deankumeroa1515 what higher elites?

[@lawtraf8008]

@@myninjamyninja375 I mean, tough decisions have to be made sometimes. He never wanted to hurt anybody

[@birdofparadiseislander4544]

So beautiful and touching, I didn't understand a word but I felt it. #Respect

[@hemaraotimi1812]

Our people feel the fire in his eyes very quiet waiata

[@MsAMP1981]

When your people have briefed you well on another cultures protocol. ❤️

[@cjstryder5441]

Whether you liked him or not he was always pretty cool and he always spoke and carried himself in a dignified manner. For me its about mannerisms and this guy has it. All that other stuff is up to you.

[@K4242-r6l]

Ordinary Human All faked, he is a clever little trick.

[@barefootmaori9017]

Really? Mannerisms? You'd let him have all this power to pretty much control the world based on how cool he acts? This man is no saint at all

[@myninjamyninja375]

he invaded seven countries the middle east

[@joaquimfortes5166]

He us a student of history knows n respects every culture

[@aao449]

Amazing!!! Obama still being treated as if he were still the sitting president of the United States...awesome!

[@TheTheotherfoot]

Because the clown you elected acts like a spoilt child and noone takes the kid seriously.

[@gailjohnston9253]

Girl M.D. China thinks Odumass is a joke and they're right.

[@ngatibroffessor1840]

Obama was given the respect he deserves as a former president. Bush and Trump would also receive the same treatment if they also came here. Its about manners and giving due respect.

[@K4242-r6l]

mb1968nz I doubt very much President Trump would get the same respect, lets see when he comes lol

[@K4242-r6l]

Girl M.D ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ WAKE UP!!!!

[@t.l.duncan1021]

are they singing "how great thou art" in their native tongue?

[@Eastckast]

t. l. duncan :They sure are..

[@edenkimxo4332]

Yep, how great thou art in te reo maori is whakairia mai.

[@edbroaotearoa1198]

Yes and thats the prime minister Jacinda with her husband singing to him. Well maybe not the hubby as he looks lost but whatever that is How great tho art

[@kiritawhai7488]

When the British came it took long time to get Māori to convert. Church songs was one way Māori could connect as we understood the presence of gods and also believed singing through voice can communicate with gods and spirits. Overtime Christianity took over Māori gods though. But you hear some of old Māori songs originate from the early Christian/Catholic tradition.

[@t.l.duncan1021]

@@kiritawhai7488 thank you very much for the considerate explanation. God bless

[@kiki34081]

When was this? I absolutely love it.

[@mana3360]

Haka

[@johnaleaperwright2466]

God's amazing Grace! Keep him there! Amen

[@verdellellis4043]

It was an honor to have president Obama Visit our country and we as a country Respect him.

[@fonandophillips1004]

Best president ever. Thank you New Zealand

[@dieseldiesel1458]

Fonando Phillips you're opinion but not fact.

[@Lostsheepp]

Fonando Phillips shuddup idiot

[@tipeneleef9898]

Nordic Alien actually it wasnt him

[@canyoushutup12]

Diesel Diesel Shut ur ass fckerz

[@fonandophillips1004]

김현지 the best president

[@enriquetaingram1186]

The bestest Coolest Awesomest President Obama! Bring him back!!

[@darlenejordan5777]

Why does this sing sound like “How Great thy Art”

[@ozblokeau]

Because it is.

[@gjames899]

Maori sing many songs that are European Songs.. :) and many American western songs too..

[@kiwibird8441]

@@gjames899 because many were converted to Christianity in the 18 hundreds

[@louissiddell453]

@@kiwibird8441 no they weren't. NZ wasn't converted to Christianity, maybe somewhere but definitely not the whole country and definitely not the same extent as Fijians, togans, and Samoans. NZ still has its traditional beliefs and they are more respected than stupied Jesus

[@DantePLAYZ1214]

Liquid Luigi Well I think he meant / should’ve phrased it as, “we were introduced to religious songs and different cultural songs”

[@imaIslandboi]

Us pacific islanders we are savages! We will welcome you with reluctance but once we've accepted you only then will you see the softness of our hearts.

[@2000coco]

Very nice kiwis😆💞 Powerful welcome...beautiful ka pai!

[@sleepynoodlesromi]

As a kid i hated waiting through the welcoming onto marae (except the womens part they stole my heart everytime ) but now im older i recognise that its a privilege to experience even 1 of them

[@meriginiabel1481]

Hey keyboard warrior! type all you can it wouldn't change a damn thing. yesterday he was at NZ, today, he came to visit us in Australia. And, you can bet it, that we welcomed our Hero here. Even our PM went to greet him in his hotel before meeting him at the dinner where he was to present a speech. keep whining, while President Obama (according to PM Turnbull) keeps winning. Oh, how I wish you could see the standing ovation from people at the opera house earlier today. Peace from the MOST HIGH God, be with him and his family forever. Can i get an Amen, guys?

[@dieseldiesel1458]

Ogochukwu Abel you're a dumbass

[@meriginiabel1481]

am so offended, right now.

[@bonecrusherhenriques7260]

Ogochukwu Abel amen

[@cgall4444]

Get along little bah bah bama Sheep, your Lying-closet-iranian is GONE!

[@MrRasZee]

trump rules

[@nshaiza]

That's a beautiful woman.

[@sjtudreu5274]

For all y’all people asking if it’s “how great thou art” it is😁😁

[@julianameyer6146]

Beautiful

[@carolynallgood3508]

🌱🌱🌱🌱🍃🍃🎍🎍🎍🎍🌴🌴🌴🌹🌹🌷💐 Auckland🍃🍃🍃🍃🌱🌱🌿☘️🌴🌴🌴🌴Welcome Barack Obama

[@mr.m2659]

The Maori welcome, a way to get any world leader to kneel 😂 very nice though

[@mr.m2659]

@Dfghg Vbhhn 🤣

[@bustedfender]

I can’t wait for Trump to visit NZ, he would shit a brick at this type of welcome. 💕from UK.

[@erikchepkyy5912]

Are you kidding ?! He would have his bodyguards beside him at all times, then would hide in a bunker.

[@tipenepine430]

Trump has visited NZ many times. He owns a few things here i think and has had a traditional welcoming too.

[@maryhjort7318]

What a beautiful moment for all of humanity. Thank you Obama for being able to go there with these lovely people.

[@tcnbrooklyn2638]

Best President ever in my life time

[@zenmasterbeats5068]

what these foreign men dont realise is that these maori woman are protected by very dangerously powerful maori men

[@newrocker6730]

Stop hyping yourself up

[@danahuhu6891]

@@newrocker6730 😆

[@justintyme1171]

they're capable of protecting themselves bro

[@saltynoodle4091]

This is just stupid. As a Maori even i believe this is outdated and just ridiculous. If the government is going to make us Maori people do a stupid outdated Maori performance to make New Zealand look more "cultural". I want the government to make white kiwi people do traditional Scottish dancing and ballet to greet incoming visitors too. Stupid.

[@ATIL_52]

Imagine if New Zealand 🇳🇿 accepted a ruler or president or prime minister or leader from overseas to rule New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@jessebarlow1277]

who is that standing next to Obama on the right (his left) ? at the very beginning

[@CStayNZ]

Quite a small powhiri for Barack. Would’ve thought they would have brought up a big group.

[@mak-__-deri6587]

Closest anyone has gotten to swing a weapon of war at a U.S presidant. Mean Maori Mean.

[@mak-__-deri6587]

Na bro hes only vice presidant like you said-

[@jhb3043]

MaK-_ _-Deri too bad that warrior didn't end him. Would've done America a big favour

[@suehughes-parry2795]

Better luck next time...swing harder and closer....much ,much closer!

[@dobstaable]

Is that the infamous Jack Smith standing behind Barack? What a guy.

[@jac85almeida]

All my respect to Powiri culture and President Obama

[@ironant]

It speaks volumes that Hilary didnt pick up the branch when she was greeted but President Obama did.

[@kiwibird8441]

Women are not permitted to do so, it is a males responsibility to pick up the Koha in behalf of women

[@onherblackwings]

I’m not from nz but I live there

[@DaFonz808]

Barack grew up and went school with polys. He know wassup. 😀

[@karanjain3481]

It's painful to watch the camera man focusing on the president alone.

[@aao449]

I can't wait to watch 60 minutes today. Let's hear Stormy's side.

[@moniquehill7167]

I LOVE THIS!!!!

[@craigblyth783]

can you just imagine Trump in this picture

[@chastito6063]

Best American we ever had to visit.

[@ourpeople-g7r]

The one of many Americans that were based in New Zealand to help defend New Zealand against the Japanese in World War 2 was also a good guy. Without him (he belonged by the way to colonisation) maoris would not be able to celebrate their many traditions. They would be too busy working in the rice fields.

[@benkata]

Didn't even flinch !

[@damonnz0120]

Shows his character is strong

[@tiyoneleigh1446]

WHo are the people standing with him?

[@kiwibird8441]

He will have presidential bodyguards for the rest of his life

[@gumbootcity_nz8453]

I'm still gutted he didn't visit NZ while he was in office

[@dr.dankytp8683]

Wouldve been too busy

[@Dallass66]

my right ear enjoyed that

[@FAMBILLIIION]

Cool President 👍

[@nztrucker1542]

All the comments need to calm down. Were talkimg about obama not JOHN KEY!!!

[@K4242-r6l]

nz trucker I am a Kiwi too, I to thought Obama may be good but I have been shocked just how Obama is a sheep in wolfs clothing, look above on my comment on search sights.

[@thomasmcgillivray3997]

Playing golf, talking the usual shit & making money...thats him !!

[@rodneyburns1540]

Did not see much of the powhiri only Obama,

[@piripikerr8896]

❤

[@michaellivesey4354]

Bet you it's the safest Obama has ever been..be well protected

[@portaricco4716]

Just Noticed Jacinda

[@gumbootsone]

have a fun day in aotearoa obama

[@nikozsnowden]

Oosh ... you should be proud to be accepted

[@arezookhd]

Would have been better with cameras more on powhiri performance than Obama

[@marietewhare4783]

Kiaora Obama welcom e to Aotearoa long white cloud ☁️ 🌿🍁🍃🍂

[@raulmenedez2427]

He is from Hawaii. He is use to it 👍

[@felizafenty7581]

How great thou art!? Wow!

[@raulmenedez2427]

To Jesus

[@tianalynnetzleriese7461]

Barack Obama is the best

[@randellporter8747]

If you are looking for insight, intelligence, and wisdom, you have accessed the wrong video.

[@ronanmanunui4348]

Yeya even Aunty Cindy is in there

[@reiolite2354]

Pizza anyone !

[@myninjamyninja375]

pizzagate

[@RevelationEndTimes-YiG2024YiG]

The one world ruler, of the new world order, has already gone out from the US, after his short space as president, after the first six before him, and now we are just waiting for him to come back as the eighth, who will be the one world ruler. of the new world order, then the two witnesses Moses and Elijah will come into power, and the tribulation of the saints will begin. Revelation 17 : 10 : 11 (KJV) 10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. 11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. 1. Gerald Rudolph Ford. 2. James Earl Carter, Jr. 3. Ronald Wilson Reagan. 4. George Herbert Walker Bush. 5. William Jefferson Clinton. 6. George Walker Bush. 7. Barack Hussein Obama.... and even he is the eighth yet to come, who will be seen as the one world ruler. of the new world order.

[@TheTheotherfoot]

OK, Now that you've got that out of your system, take your meds and have a lie down. You'll feel better in the morning.

[@jayjayflames1352]

Good on you Jacinda waiata mai e hoa

[@THEROWANSKI]

WOAH THE FUCK!? WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN!?

[@hamueranaiomiraharaha8417]

Off all the beautiful Maeae around the country we welcome the most powerful man of that time in a tent really?

[@MediVacPack]

🖤❤️🤍

[@tupoupaulonikautupou3434]

Reka te Mana

[@susanstewart7209]

You know if they could go after Obama like they do President Trump that would be great

[@K4242-r6l]

WAKE UP KIWI'S FAST.

[@susanlauper1472]

I hope they keep him for good never to be seen again

[@mikjon67]

To 50% of the Yanks he was a pain... to us europeans he was a cool guy... 😀

[@keithparker2942]

It sounds like they are singing How Great Thou Art, just not in english.

[@jillmorrow7422]

Keith Parker they are, in Te Reo, the Maori language, an official language of New Zealand.

[@keithparker2942]

It's as if they are singing to Obutthead calling him GOD

[@tipenepine430]

@@keithparker2942 it's a song we sing at almost every event like this. Mostly at funerals though. Ka pai e hoa? We know who God really is 😒

[@raulmenedez2427]

@@keithparker2942 my thoughts too. He could be the antichrist

[@SuperGodine]

What did they know then , these people commenting w the thumps up 🤣🤣🤣 now the truth is out !!

[@mfb3042]

Pretenses across the board. Stiff.

[@edbroaotearoa1198]

Some one does not know the words? Looking pretty uncomfortable there bro. Heathen lol. All good

[@DIFFLOCKERS]

Not the take the hat off have more hair on than off

[@bobhager2687]

Hope they keep him

[@tamafenton4809]

Goosebumps

[@alexmatagi1517]

Didn't know he came to nz being in oz best president from America

[@hemaraotimi1812]

A guest of sin John key

[@eharper7]

Why can't y'all have normal camera's?

[@paddybrady652]

next unofficial stop Antarctica.?.. I wonder if he will be as quiet as Kerry has been not a dicky bird from him at all since his return.

[@babalina]

I hope his next stop is Gitmo

[@davidwilliams-xt7pe]

Yes , I thought that was strange , not a word out of him after visiting Antarctica. Wonder why all the top leaders are suddenly visiting their ??? Anyone any idea's or info , about this ? Something is going on. There is always something going on , they do not just visit any place for no reason, like Obama visiting NZ. Kerry seems as though he is different some how. Perhaps they use mind control on them. De-programme you puppets. Lets use main stream media , fake news video , as an anti globalism communication hub. They hate it ! Works against them. Remember we are all part of the resistance , against the NWO control and enslavement to survive only.All bar the 35 or so , elites that have more wealth than , well over half the planet now , a concentration unheard of in human history. A small middle class and a the biggest lower class , in history now ! Waiting to see a standard Globalist nonsense comment on this, in response.Lets see if it appears.

[@Lostsheepp]

Look at our people treating the oppressor like a king .. smh!

[@shaneybot3031]

Thank god trump never came

[@missymason2377]

Amen

[@quintinmarsters1609]

Why did he want to speak to our PM behind closed doors.