Te Matatini & Corrella (feat. L.A.B) - We Belong [Official Music Video]

The official music video for 'We Belong' - the theme song for Te Matatini 2025.
Stream or Download the song here - ffm.to/we-belong
‘We Belong’ is the brand new waiata created especially for Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025. Commissioned by Te Matatini, the official song emphasises the collective strength and spiritual unity represented by the event and the host iwi.
The biennial Te Matatini national kapa haka festival is the largest celebration of Māori performing arts excellence in the world. ‘We Belong’ will serve as the soundtrack to this installment of Te Matatini.
Created by Pipiwharauroa, Ngawaiwera Campbell and Te Naawe Tupe (Corrella) and featuring Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B) with lyrical guidance from Tawaroa Kawana - the waiata embraces the feeling of unity and togetherness which Te Matatini brings, with the track being started in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, before being completed in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.
Speaking about the project, Corrella’s Pipiwharauroa Campbell says -
“This song was written as a dedication that Te Matatini belongs to everyone here in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad, and that all are welcome.It touches on the stories we tell using kapa haka and the feeling you get from watching and being at Te Matatini, and we ask that all come and share in this. This song is a little bit different to other Te Matatini songs with it being predominantly in English, even though we have the utmost respect for the Māori language. This was to convey that even if you don’t speak Te Reo Māori, you still belong. We also pay homage to where Te Matatini is being held this year - under Taranaki maunga. Te kahui maunga, kahue tupua kahue wairau.''
Shot and edited by Shae Sterling with additional footage from Te Matatini 2023.

[@misspres8718]

Right where we belong ❤

[@azfanyuvea]

Pouahh c'est Trio comme ça 🔥🔥✊🏾! Trop valabe ! Big UP from New Caledonia to AOTEAROA ! The song it's just amazing 🤗❤️! Gotta love this collab 🤙🏾✨✨

[@randallbrendon7262]

Gotta love this colab. great song & performance to represent maybe the biggest competition in Aotearoa. Joel does it again. Legend.

[@OnieBone]

Wooosh. Two of my faves collabing 🔥🔥🔥 wicked!

[@VasatiBrownie]

Such a banger! 🫶🏽 from 🇫🇯

[@puresoul4204]

Kia Whakatane Au I Ahau 🌿🔥🙌🏽✨️

[@Narnz80]

This gonna be popping off all over the country🔥🔥💯💯

[@jamesbeazley5845]

Hard out and won't be long till the cuzzies in Aussie will be jamming it too

[@trishab6220]

Yes its lovely.

[@logger711]

Straight up

[@tob1922]

This waiata is soo good for the soul! Amazing mahi 🙏🏽

[@tisabates2336]

Damn girl, love your voice. That's such a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@SongstatsApps]

Love this release!! Did you know that this track was added to the editorial playlist 'New Music Friday AU & NZ' with over 391K Followers on Spotify!

[@DamoWiniana]

What a vibe💯💪

[@tekauma5]

Crying tears of pride! He waiata ataahua - ka nui te mihi koutou.

[@daniellebrown9778]

🎬 take a bow👏👏👏👏 Great lyrics, amazing vibe, timing is perfect, fantastic artists and with a message that is tireless and ever lasting.

[@doofdoof]

Yooo!!! 🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@robertshields7192]

🔊 WOOOW 🔥 How Cool was that 😎 👍🏼✌🏻👌 🤜🏼🤛🏻 Banger of a Vibe & Awesomeness Personified 💐👏👏👏👏👏👏 Personified

[@heatherg5077]

Loving this new drop playing from Qld Australia & shared with all my family & friends ❤🎉

[@Skeme369]

Timing impeccable 😎🥰🙏🏾🌿❤️🤍🖤🌿

[@tahanaparker2660]

Mauri Ora ❤

[@igmiuchiha7191]

leshgooooo x

[@ramong2277]

Aotearoa music scene on 🔥 💯

[@jamesbeazley5845]

Always knew if you guys got together it would be magic and i aint disappointed either love it 🖤🤍❤️

[@pipicampbell2323]

This video is so good

[@HuiaWeb]

- e mihi aroha ki a koutou, ngā kaiwaiata - ngā taonga o ngā manu o te waonui a Tane - me ngā Kōro Tui., "Conveying a message of readiness: "Matatini-Yes, I am thrilled and fully prepared for some Hakas!" ----- "About Time," a fusion of the arts, blending song with Matatini, showcasing haka for the world, and delivering an energetic bop - perfect timing, especially amidst the ongoing frustrations with the government's treatment of Māori. Incredible work, and I deeply feel the intention and acknowledgment behind each of you. He mihi aroha ki a koutou, ngā kaiwaiata - ngā taonga o ngā manu me ngā kōriotui.

[@Bellenickna]

❤such a summer vibe❤

[@trishab6220]

Aww all the lovely faces and smiles :).

[@corrytaylor5652]

Would love to here it sung in te reo maybe some day soon but atm kia pai to mahi

[@FeminineArchetype111]

Get it! My new Jammmm....already rearranged a cover hehe, anchoring this vibe right now down in my dantian...chur whanau🤑 Beautiful soul voice my Sis😍😇🤗

[@aniolson1808]

I effing love it!!!

[@linz2142]

Thankyou ❤

[@damiandavey7028]

Banga of a track

[@TeHarawiraRewi]

Love this song one of my new jams 😍😍

[@jone7079]

Ngaw ataahua LAB 🥹🥹🥹❤️🤍🖤

[@huni-kutz3585]

TRACK💪🏽❤️💛💚🇨🇰

[@BLAZDhori]

Bro the fact this come oyt after the taupo concert is crazy this wouldve gone off in taupo

[@larabroughton9335]

💙💯🙌

[@tereretaihauiti7000]

Awesome waiata

[@haregeorge7172]

🔥🔥🔥💪

[@LydiaHeuea-g2b]

❤

[@sarinapakeho5564]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Dinnymay-q7d]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@LooiHoosi]

🔥

[@tarajohnson7339]

LOVE IT E TE WHĀNAU 🖤🤍❤️

[@HomeOfTheKi11er2FkTuff]

🔴⚪️⚫️ Blehh🤪

[@impaktace]

a maori version is the go

[@jamesbeazley5845]

Hard out . Will add a lot more mana n kaha to it . A full Maori version 🖤🤍❤️

[@rememberthetime123]

✊🏻❤️🤍🖤🔥

[@hikaitiwitika8941]

can we have the lyrics please mean song

[@danielcleary1112]

England tour

[@mavsyoutube]

It ain’t no Te Matatini ki te Ao but it’s OK

[@logger711]

Geez David Seymour and his band of racist Caucasians ain't gonna like this song................BUT DO WE GIVE A FARK, all us Kiwi's are right where we belong, Maori Culture is respected all around the world AND WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE

[@MsPassionMusique]

❤️🤍🖤

[@MirHoepo-Casey-i9t]

🖤🤍❤️🔥✊🏽