He Kākano Ahau

[@dcaotearoa]

As much as those first colonials wanted us dead and gone we survived!! we fought, suffered and survived!!! We are here forever!!

[@ATRAK275]

Very much alive 2020

[@josephhori6113]

Lost Frank ocean

[@admiralgoodboy]

It was the third wave actually. First wave was whalers and sealers who if weren’t killed usually married into the iwi. Second wave was the priests. Who actually did good by the Maori compared to other colonised lands they had come unto. The third wave though. Was the british crown, british settlers and the establishing of an New Zealand government. Thats when it started to turn to shit for the Tupe’s

[@abirdie2098]

Only through our koroua

[@abirdie2098]

The land was stolen when they went to war we were tricked its was only our wahine left that was their ultimate coo take the land while we were or our koroua were at war

[@mianotsil5634]

never be ashamed of who u are or what language u speak.... like the song says our language is our ornament of grace given to us by God. im Navajo and im proud. 😊👊✊👍👍👍👍💗💗💗💗💗

[@brucehohepa6682]

E pai Ana koe. Kia ora nga whanaunga A naavajo ✊

[@pepwaititi6751]

Nicely said Mia from Navajo.

[@casshendry]

Arohanui ( much love ) my brother. Our ancestors are related so we are indeed brothers. Travel safe throughout this great life our God has given us.

[@daldydircymrurydd3727]

Hold fast to your Stone Age culture.

[@daldydircymrurydd3727]

@@freeworld2753 thanks

[@jakevoice1565]

Beautiful...so happy that i have two beautiful maori daughters, i have no maori blood personaly but my soul sings this waiata with conviction. As a fith generation Europen New Zealander ill for ever pay my love and respects and represent the maori culture of aotearoara 💗

[@burtcokain8439]

As Māori we do not define ourselves by blood. That is a foreign concept. It is a pity that some Māori define themselves as Māori by this foreign concept. You have two Māori children. You are more Māori than those who have Māori blood in them but no appreciation of the culture.

[@JahjaMatahelumual]

😮😮😮😮6rŕ😅😮😮😮😮ŕŕr6⁶6f6ff666666666666þ66ŕď

[@ThatRandomFastingGuy]

This is beautiful. You are Maori to me. Arohanui.

[@michelleripia8146]

Kiaora, thank you for your tautoko and acknowledgement of our beautiful cultural heritage, Arohamai❤

[@iduent]

I am from Puerto Rico and I lovee this beautifull song...

[@ramarimaraeacroft3313]

Kia ora Duent,so nice to meet you and that you love our Ataahua waiatas from our beautiful country Aotearoa land of the white clouds..

[@terrancehubbard6277]

Kia ora from napier hawkes bay new zealand and yes beautiful music

[@maudenakemp4618]

Another Kia Ora from Napier Aotearoa. x

[@stirlingmming2972]

Ndfffhhhfhhhihogfoooo p

[@roma-marieallen1391]

Kia ora from us dependent of Kupe:)

[@danishamurray1479]

I am so proud to be Maori. We have just finished our 2023 Kapa Haka nationals here IN AOTEAROA New Zealand and safe to say our culture is alive and thriving. We survived. We thrived. We are here until the end of time

[@willyafu]

i'm full tongan but i love this song , i dont even know what it means but i just love listening to it

[@parasbhandarixettrii3704]

Kia ora from Nepal..🇳🇵 I am living in Aotearoa ..once i was in big problem here in Aotearoa and one maori lady from my mahi helped me alot like her own brother..helping me in my groceries rent everything.. nga mihi nui beautiful people❤

[@JumboWiniata]

It's what we do Kia Ora

[@judkaimoana3245]

The word for that my friend is called “ manaakitanga “ Should of married it if she wasn’t already lol

[@tawake7895]

Nga mihi nui Kia koe ehoa, te aroha nui tatou katoa.🤪

[@mataariatautali9873]

Did you marry her brother

[@joshkekiwi]

Love the Maori culture ! Much Love and Aloha from Hawaii. I play this everyday on a regular

[@erihapetimcpherson9432]

Tena koe e kare from Aorere, Aotearoa New Zealand! I love Hawaii!

[@itsshinobii7522]

We are one

[@smthbear808]

...ka 'olelo kou, ke aloha pa'a mau loa....I too love this song...from a cousin here in Hawai'i.

[@philiphema2678]

Kia ora e te whanau! I watch/listen to my beautiful people and language. I live on Hawaii Island in South Kona (40 urs) but I am tangata whenua and always will be. Me te aroha.

[@menotyou8115]

I remember doing this song in kapa haka years ago. makes me well up all the time....... even now. proud to b maori.

[@leegcooper6082]

Respect to the real warrior Jesus Christ hallelujah praise the lord from new Zealand island s 🏝️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@batteytehoukamau9962]

Living in Vancouver Canada I thought of this song. I remember learning this waiata at Manu Ahriki.

[@jinz948]

Every time i hear this it reminds me that our people have a fantastic lineage, something we as people need to reclaim. kia kaha kia tatou katoa, e rere ana tatou ki te maunga taetae

[@brandongavin4841]

To late bro Meths arrived on our shores

[@tamaalbert2361]

Beautiful song manea..my Maori queen got me into this thought I'd learn it so I can sing it loud with love like I do with my kuki sounds! Born n breed in aotearoa, Tokoroa, south Waikato kuki Samoan Kia orana

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Very proud of my Maori heritage :) Even tho I am white my Mum's grandmother's family are Maori...

[@cairo6405]

kia ora (smiles)

[@misstery5942]

Colours don't matter it's what you feel inside. I felt a pull back to my roots even as a little girl I felt different from my mum's side and it never left ... I didn't feel whole. I was denied my right to Maori side and as this waiata suggests in the line my great grandfather wrote e kore e ngaro he kakano ahu ... a seed can never be lost.. it will ALWAYS find its way back. You are what you feel inside

[@irihapetiking2145]

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[@JumboWiniata]

He kākano āhau I ruia mai i Rangiātea1 And I can never be lost I am a seed, born of greatness Descended from a line of chiefs, He kākano āhau I am a seed Scattered from Rangiatea And I can never be lost I am a seed, born of greatness Descended from a line of chiefs, I am a seed. Ki hea rā āu e hītekiteki2 ana Ka mau tonu i āhau ōku tikanga Tōku reo, tōku oho-oho, Tōku reo, tōku māpihi maurea3 Tōku whakakai marihi My language is my strength, An ornament of grace Wherever I may roam I will hold fast to my traditions. My language is my cherished possession My language is the object of my affection My precious adornment My language is my strength, An ornament of grace Ka tū ana āhau, Ka ūhia au e ōku tīpuna4 My pride I will show That you may know who I am I am a warrior, a survivor He mōrehu āhau Whenever I stand, I am clothed by my ancestors My pride I will show That you may know who I am I am a warrior, a survivor I am a remnant Ki hea rā āu e hītekiteki ana Ka mau tonu i āhau ōku tikanga Tōku reo, tōku oho-oho, Tōku reo, tōku māpihi maurea Tōku whakakai marihi My language is my strength, An ornament of grace Wherever I may roam I will hold fast to my traditions. My language is my cherished possession My treasured Tiger Shell My precious ornament My language is my strength, An ornament of grace

[@thomasdavey8525]

Descended from a line of chiefs (kia ora)

[@sylviatodd2986]

That is so beautiful. The words just melt your heart. Coming from New Zealand these words have such meaning. Thank you for Sharing Aotearoa

[@duffgirl1738]

Soul touching 💯💜

[@shannontumaimuru3288]

Thank you

[@leeandtarnsgrant7492]

Mauri Ora

[@davidtaratu2524]

Missing home when I listen to this song love it

[@marywaipouri7064]

D

[@marinawarren7616]

I am half mexican and maori i love both sides!!!

[@steveboy7302]

No you ain't liar

[@zerooppz692]

This made me tear up, unreal, love out to all Polynesia, stay strong #RespectFromMaui Cheeeehooooo!

[@BabeyQJNZ31]

2020 in lockdown jamming this song 😍💛💛💯

[@ashratima1648]

Mauri Ora

[@Pielesrojas]

I ruia mai i Rangiātea1 And I can never be lost I am a seed, born of greatness Descended from a line of chiefs, He kākano āhau Ki hea rā āu e hītekiteki2 ana Ka mau tonu i āhau ōku tikanga Tōku reo, tōku oho-oho, Tōku reo, tōku māpihi maurea3 Tōku whakakai marihi My language is my strength, An ornament of grace Ka tū ana āhau, Ka ūhia au e ōku tīpuna4 My pride I will show That you may know who I am I am a warrior, a survivor

[@christian-nickiharding5899]

Thanks cuz xx

[@4x40ffroader]

too much ,every word reflects what we are ,where we come from and all there is about us. love it

[@poeitie]

Merci Papa ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Merci a toutes ma familles mes proches et rencontres précieuses pour la Libération de la vie continue malgré tout ❤️🌟✨✨✨✨🤓😇😎🏹✨✨🕊️🦅🦜🦩🐓🍀🥳🤟🍾🐬🐅🐆😹🐦🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🍹🍸👉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍🥰😍🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@MalcolmWoodbury]

Chur .chur to you my bro ...we are all people of the land ...where eva were from ...our strength is in our heart ..always

[@peterflaus434]

A a kiwi living overseas I love listening to this. Reminds and brings me back to home.

[@Nupamaka]

My Maori family are in my heart no matter where I am Aunties and Uncles from 17 Mories where I was sung in when I went back to speak at the Healing Our Spirit confrence. I am honored to be a part of the families who took such good care of us as we did them when they came to visit us in America. I miss them especially Uncle Sonny and Uncle Nikol The whold Bullock family who shared the sacred land tour with us and helped out at the gathering. The feeling of peach and love is still with me. MN

[@brettlaw9984]

I am a half cast so proud of it thankyou my darling dad

[@actright13k56]

This songs drives my life of abstaneace to b free n come bak to our ansestors I'm home.

[@mereshannonlutecewilliams398]

I'm proud to be full Maori 🥰 and love my culture even though I don't speak

[@NZsyd]

Full maori?? Yeah right dreamer

[@achillesnathan5079]

@@NZsyd it's a mindset not the b's your taught. Dreamer

[@NZsyd]

@@achillesnathan5079 hahaha mindset my ass

[@phoenixsadler9752]

Don't Hate Us Syde, It's not worth the wasted minutes you took to try look intelligent. aroha mai e hoa

[@steveboy7302]

Funny plenty of full blooded Maoris does that make you upset

[@joshjerimiah3337]

Pulls deep heart strings this waiata. Nga mihi kia koutou katoa. NGAPUHI-NUI-TONU !!! Luv u hapu whanaungatanga. HUA83

[@tarugardiner4287]

Children of God , keepers of knowledge and wisdom. , balance and harmony with the universe . Tutaru NgaTangata o Te whenua !

[@marthap13]

our music is a great healer like every nation in the world with their own this is ours praise the lord

[@lisiwalters257]

Every time I feel homesick, this song takes me back home :) I feel blessed to live in Hawaii, but nothing compares to the beautiful Aotearoa!

[@vivclark5697]

whakarongo mai e te tupuna, ko noho ahau ko wai tatou. he waiata ataahua hei whakamaumahara no hea ahau

[@lucymarsh3515]

I'm on my mum's phone but this jam we've been singing for a long time I love my mum she is a toa from way back Aroha nui whan

[@robynblue7072]

I used to listen to this a long time ago on my way up to Tolaga Bay. It's the best!!!!

[@GineenWhiunui]

this is one of the many songs that make tears stream down my face instantly

[@heidiholle9178]

I m from Holland mine anchestors come from Maluku (Melanesie) this song touch mine ❤i dont know the words

[@matuareweti]

Aue, The song was written by Hohepa Tamehana from Ngati Patuheuheu or otherwise known as "Waiohau" if it's any consulation he was raised in Kawerau, and was commonly known as Joseph Thompson.He wrote it for the series "Manutioriori" which was way back in 1999-2000 for the remaining 12 contestants who were: The T Sisters, Hemi Peke, Amomai Pihema, Te Rau Winterburn, Melody Haira, Hayden Weke and others. Sorry cant remember the names. Hope this helps

[@zegmail7545]

This song can never get old, beautiful ❤

[@striklyywestside]

i absolutely love this song . gives me goosebumps every time i hear it .

[@31peta78]

This song has seen me through the darkest of times in my life, because of the beautiful meaning in it. Thank you!

[@sepatonga7230]

this is my favourite maori song

[@ChaosIadore]

This is seriously beautiful. Im not apart of this culture but still I cannot ignore its richness.

[@rawiri97]

this always reminds me of my beautiful country Aotearoa.

[@jacksonmagee6262]

Ive loved this song since I was five and it's still my favourite Maori song thank you for creating this song

[@kittykiwi2012]

Absolutely ataahua This is one of my fav maori waiata of all time, shed tears when I hear this so powerful and graceful X

[@missrehu]

he tino ataahua nga kupu o tenei waiata, mena ka whakarongo ki ia o nga kupu ka kite koe i te wairua o nga kupu e rere atu ra, ka ki tenei waiata i te huarahi o o tatou tupuna tae noa ki a tatou katoa!! love this song with all ma heart:)

[@poeitie]

Et pour Mon grand père c'est Lui c'est la Vérité 👑 👑🥳😍😘🥰🦁💋🤲😹✨⭐😂🤣🏅😎💖😇🙏👊✊🎁😚🤓💝🐞🐬🦩🐦🕊️🦜🌺🏹🐆🦅🐅🤩🥰😍😘🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DRE-HRUYAN]

Kia kaha maori! We are the survivors we are the treasure of our ancestors!

[@WI_FI393]

This song hits so much deeper now. Toitū Te Tiriti 🖤🤍❤️

[@AngieSainty]

Ataahua .... my Wairua jumps, listening to this Waiata ...

[@ourpeople-g7r]

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[@courtneyhenare5780]

Missing Home So Much :( Take Me Back To My Roots !

[@christineWatene-rg2bz]

Aww ,I'm Proud to Be Maori ,this Is Who I Am ,, Full Of Aroha (Love) that's US ,Strong Mighty ,& Proud to Be MAORI ,🖤❤️🤍✨❄️

[@tanacz5505]

Proud and humbled at the same time. not easy being Maori. then again they never said it would be hehe.

[@jodez1049]

Tangatawhena TUHOE NGATI POROU NGAI RUAPANI ❤️ WATCHING

[@katene247]

it makes me proud that we have a unique culture still one of my favs

[@tanyathompson-brown6690]

Missing home so much can't wait to come back

[@courtneyhenare5780]

So reminds me of my whanau when the get drunk to this song ! #MoariPrideAllDayEveryday Much Aroha to my country

[@markstanton3529]

What does it mean in English

[@queen_beeyo399]

No matta wea ur frm or who u are, we are who we are so be proud & grateful2b on this EARTH & da path u are following. So live ya life up2da fullest & enjoy da JOURNEY dat u are riding💯💯💯coz LIFE is wat ya make it honestly & ONLY u can change it😊😊😊

[@RAIDED9TR3Y]

This song took me back abit! Been years since last time hearing it!!! Dang, 2021!! Kia Ora 🔥💯

[@eranaheke8370]

He kakano ahau❤ Kia Ora nga whanau o te ao nei....

[@ourpeople-g7r]

waitaru o te haputangi e matarua te eketapato

[@poetessaloud9385]

We truly are a beautiful people. Tangata whenua.

[@atariazmummii07]

I had this song for my wedding. So love it :D

[@RobbyT655]

Never be ashamed if your shy just look for the light and sing for your mana❤

[@teatarangijohnstone5669]

I. Love. Your. Song. 🥰

[@shereepuni7647]

Love yous so much Maori coussie...Kia Kaha Whanau!!!

[@TheBroTee]

We are living proof that only the strong survive, Maori Tanga,

[@yuu1671]

Love this waiata!! ❤️🙏

[@gloriadoidge8422]

So beautiful, thankyou,❤❤❤❤❤

[@susanbaker-v6p]

i love my culture so much ❤️

[@Taiaha66]

Kia ora mo tou whakautu patai. I heard it was him but i just wanted comfirmed for my own curiousity. Too much Jono. He's a talented man. Kia ora ano Pradakween.

[@wairuakoa7703]

My language is my strength!

[@EstherThompsontamehana]

🛡️⚔️🌎 Kia kaha koe Luke. .his Dads a Pastor . please pray for there family . ...⚔️🛡️ NZ first Coalition

[@sezstah]

I have always loved this waiata, 💘🌟😍

[@Soltrain79]

Kia ora ano, I purchased this song a while back, but it was on the 'Aaria-Kei a wai ra te kupu' cassingle CD. Yes, it might be hard to find but should still be around, they sold 1000's of them.

[@kiwiazbro0237]

wow so beautiful never be ashamed of who you are 💓

[@willyafu]

thanks ,m it sounds soo lovely and peaceful , just lke prince tu'i teka's ei po

[@kapahakadude]

@MiSZCiCi09 aroha mai but this waiata was written by Hohepa Tamehana from the haka roopu ngati haka patuehuehu from the wairarapa but they are a tuhoe group. i have been lucky enough to be taught this song and also have been tutored by the man who is the most humble person you could ever meet. so no this does not come from the east coast.

[@lavizhhh_9217]

Kia Ora E Te Whanau of 2022 💙

[@viwak2rotuma5]

Maori people must be proud of themselves

[@morty6102]

+viwak2 rotuma you think my bro str8 mata ma'a tonga up jur aunk doko

[@staceypaul9085]

viwak2 rotuma

[@DeliriousSquid]

viwak2 rotuma Straight the fuck up we are bro. Look at the music we make.

[@gonkdude1270]

viwak2

[@Renault1401]

viwak2 rotuma flatout

[@kaceyroberts6750]

love this somg reminds me of my family 💑❤❤❤💘

[@aligamesmore2677]

THIS SONG! I CAN’T BELIEVE I FORGOT SUCH A POWERFUL HEARTWARMING SONG!

[@jkin6thagr872]

• Ali Games & More • are you Maori bro ? Just curious 👍

[@alitangiraukokiriandersong6952]

@@jkin6thagr872 Ae ko ahau, that was my old account that I can't log into sadly. Me koe hoki?

[@Mysownz]

"Tooku Reo tooku ohooho" "My language is my awakening" Kei te tika teenaa.

[@rissablood]

Ka mau te wehi... missing home so much x

[@josephtepere2263]

mbgid t xvh us cgmufd zh gkhf df bj dghvuz vv zdhgid xByhfdjsf

[@DeanKnowsBest]

Love this song and sing it around others with Mana!

[@titauabordes1858]

so beautiful thank you god bless you

[@Freedom-363]

Safe be journey 🙏 ✨️ ❤️my and yours

[@missmisst1]

always uplifting this song 💛

[@araurakween]

Aaria sings this version... so beautiful...makes me proud of the maori ancestry...

[@evawinny]

MY LANGUAGE IS MY STRENGTH... THIS IS WHO I AM..

[@paulwhitlock4443]

Beautiful song & singing.

[@poeitie]

MERCI PAPY POUR TOUT ☺️🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣☺️🐆🕊️🐬✨🌺🎉😻😇😅🤓🌚🌝🤫😎🐅✨🤲🌟😘💝🤟🐦😸😹😼🙀🔥💯💫⭐😜😄😃😀😃😄😁😆😅😂🤣😭😉😗😙😚😘🥰😍🤩🥳🌿🌺🌹

[@luckyhirama4111]

Reminds when my daughter was at te ara tima in hams they prformex yhis waista and it brought the roof dowm bout 94 95 chice

[@temetatauz]

Lucky Hirama wouldn't have been 94/95. I finished at that kura 93 and my brother and baby sister were still there 94 - 99.. Hohepa Tamehana wrote it 2001.. It was featured on the pop search show that created Aaria.. The Teinakore Sister's also Te Ara Rima Alumni featured on that show. My eldest is named after one of the Teinakore Sister's I attended Te Ara Rima with. kia Ora

[@strydermclean]

I really love this song it's beautiful

[@taniasouth]

Going back to my roots in 2020 after LOCKDOWN 💙 *NGATIHINE KI NGAPUHI* MATAWAIA TE MARAE

[@AWESOMEMAORIatFB]

Fabulous waiata,, have posted it to AWESOME MAORI roopu on facebook.

[@shannonemery2993]

awsome song makes things very clear!

[@Micahruri1]

Shannon Emery m m,