‘Whakaaria Mai’ performed at the New Zealand Dawn Service for the Somme

On 15 September 2016, the New Zealand Government held three ceremonies to mark 100 years since New Zealand’s involvement in the Battle of the Somme at Longueval, France.
The Dawn Service took place at the New Zealand Battlefield Memorial which is positioned close to the New Zealand Division’s first objective on 15 September 1916.
The traditional Māori hymn ‘Whakaaria Mai’ was performed by performed by Able Musician Rebecca Nelson and the New Zealand Defence Force Māori Cultural Group.
Watch the full ceremony at • THE NEW ZEALAND DAWN S...
The New Zealand Government thanks the French government and people and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for their support of these services.

[@bkcharlie2408]

I'm an American. Every time I listen to this version of the song sung in the two languages in such an incredibly beautiful way, I cry. Thank you for this and to all those souls on the Somme, may you rest in peace.

[@MrBackpussy]

I was lucky enough to attend this dawn service on my pilgrimage to see where my great Grandfather fought 100 years ago. it was a moment i will never forget, the immense pride i felt listening to this beautiful voice sing Whakaaria Mai’ as we paid our respects to the New Zealand soldiers that came from the utmost ends of the earth to help liberate the French people.

[@clab1570]

Prince Tui Teka my grandfather would be so proud miss you grandfather always Teka For Life

[@schs1977]

Beautiful rendition of an old classic Gospel song. Greetings from an American living, down under, in Perth Australia. The lead singer has a beautiful voice.

[@andrewockenden]

What a beautiful voice and rendition of this wonderful anthem to our Saviour.

[@uyraellsensenmann8931]

Rebecca Nelson: Much Love and Thanks to You, Cousine : You have done Honour to our Bloodlines. Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, NZ.

[@EkaraLibrae]

Five years later still love hearing this singing voice :)

[@user-xl1yb2hp4j]

God bless New Zealand. Greetings from S.Korea.

[@danteplayz3333]

God bless us all brothers and sisters

[@sylphil51]

Just beautiful - sent from the other side of the ditch, total respect always.

[@gem2490]

Thank you, I have never heard this waiata in such a long time. It bought tears to my eyes! - Respect fm Canada

[@steveotene8774]

It's not a waiata it's a himene/hymn... Church hymn, How great thou art... to put it simply...💯

[@davidmorton9886]

She is beautiful, and has a great voice.

[@Rogueyy_EightySeven]

This song always breaks my heart when sung at funerals... the emotions are always so raw :(

[@priscilladavies2270]

Everytime I hear the Maori people sing it give me goose bumps. I have family in Auckland NZ. I having visited many times. My last visit was for seventeen months during lockdown. I pray Gods blessings over NZ during the recent outbreak of covid19 from 🇿🇦 to 🇳🇿

[@fenech97]

A very nice well performed and well known hymn by the New Zealand Dawn Service. The woman sang with a beautiful voice. Thanks for sharing.

[@BerraPettersson]

Glad to listen to the old Swedish spiritual song "O Store Gud" (How Great Thou Art), written by Carl Boberg in 1886 in Småland, Sweden - the same part of my country where Ingvar Kamprad started IKEA, another famous composition spread around the world...

[@laurencehaines9565]

I have saved this to my favourites and playlist and listen to it daily, can't get enough...!!

[@raewynmathisen1248]

One of my Mums' favorites. She died in 1999 and I keep this to remember her by. I have lived in Norway since 1949. I have a lovely family, but still my heart longs for New Zealand.

[@CanzausKids]

Beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn.

[@debbielundberg9379]

Thank u for your service.🌹

[@jamiete-whau595]

Her pronunciation wasn't too bad in some places. Her voice is amazing.

[@shelleythompson3183]

Absolutely amazing - sent chills down my spine!

[@zeissOholic]

A truly beautiful voice.

[@stjosephwilliams]

Bloody beautiful !

[@ralphcurrie5863]

So Beautifully done !!!!

[@jendegraaf9705]

Beautiful.

[@ben1NZL]

The hands uncover the emotion. Beautiful singing and beautiful yet very poignant action in Maori tikanga _culture_ .

[@markwalker7228]

Just plain beautiful.. very moving

[@katerinakempb8217]

Beautiful enough said, Kia kaha nga tumataenga noa Aotearoa.

[@68albie]

Wow! She has a Golden Voice....Very Angelic*

[@bentwarburg4835]

My heart weeps when I hear you.

[@vickihwaenga5253]

Much respect to this wahine toa singing this song. THANK YOU.

[@fredawmusic9631]

so beautifully sung with so much emotion. Kia Ora

[@burkey548]

DEAR GOD THAT WAS AMAZING WOW

[@ivoryquays6661]

What an amazing voice.

[@Leo881971]

That was brilliant xxx

[@juanitasavage756]

Beautiful

[@marguritataratu3798]

Beautiful..

[@eveninglaisa2781]

Amen.

[@katherinetaylor5557]

its good those people can look upon us

[@SophieMarouna]

DECEMBER 10TH SUNDAY 2023 SOUTH PACIFIC SEAS ON AN ISLAND well stunningly beautiful SONG and incredible voices, LOVE the song ANZAC REMEMBRANCE as my beloved grandfather was in WW1 served in Egypt MEMORIES of those who serve in all fields of combats back then and now and to come for country for peace and so forth will nt be forgotten and etched on the tablets of our Hearts 💕 May love and peace triumphs. GOD BE BLESSED WARMEST GREETINGS FOR SHARING YOUR CLIPS WITH US SOPH

[@dreperez8403]

Jesus es mi salvador! thank you for this beautiful rendition.

[@thegregkanara]

i luv it wen i feel it

[@quinnnlyren8605]

2020 ♥️

[@jaimeeward659]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@WHOHATESTOWORK]

Ataahua NGA wahine🇳🇿❤

[@rockycar247]

❤❤❤❤

[@junglebunny3000]

just alsome just alsome im in australia me mad ozzey m8 said check this out had a look you made me share a tear not just you and every-one next tu you chur and kia-ora kihi tu you all xxxxxx ps TAURANGA MOANA

[@Jarred_Anae]

Beautiful performance aunty

[@user-uw1wf5jg6t]

Beautiful lady beautiful song 😢

[@casshendry7162]

Ataahua. Nice voice that woman. Ataahua.

[@slobama]

Sung by Rebeca Nelson

[@tukuihotanga3120]

wooooooooow!

[@markhodge1014]

Beautiful love my kiwi culture

[@ocevicheband502]

Ka aroha nui enei xxx😏

[@user-uw1wf5jg6t]

Beautiful lady beautiful song

[@user-vi7st2hf6g]

歌姫👍

[@akuapiatas]

vitiligo

[@haroldmehana-tc4lj]

Why didn't they use the Maori girl as lead singer ❤

[@richarddechatfield2297]

No

[@vw5036]

Boo yeah yeah I'm gonna get hate dgas

[@kauriwilson9712]

I don't like how she sings this. I'm sorry

[@shelleythompson3183]

And could you do better??

[@lothardehner7384]

Wunderschoen Fantastisch.

[@NanNan-vd4hk]

Too bad for you She's 👌 awesome

[@larrytasker7043]

Are you deaf? This is beautiful voice and delivery