Road To Te Matatini - Stan Walker

We were privileged to be able to follow Stan on his journey to Te Matatini with his rōpū Ratana. This video is a behind the scenes look into Stans first experience preforming in Te Mataniti, New Zealand's biggest kapa haka competition.
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[@kengwal35]

What an amazing insight into your culture. Thank you Stan. Your Aussie Grandpa got quite emotional hearing you talk about how important your culture and place is. The singing at the end was extraordinary. Unfortunately I must have got something in my eyes because they started watering quite freely and I had to clear them. Thank you!

[@therugbystoryteller]

Always articulates himself well. A beautiful journey. Was privileged to see some of the journey. You did an awesome job on the day Stan ❤

[@jaydee4785]

How humbling is this....total respect Stan. Spent some time with my nan at the PA. Absolutely beautiful place.....childhood memories that will stay with me for life. Proud as of you all 💜💜💜💜🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@zainsalsamarae7886]

I thought for a moment you said beautiful face (Stan's)... well he does have a beautiful face! I just smile when ever I see him! 🤗❤️

[@HanneloreFinster]

💙🐋💦🌏🌺🍃🌳 Mir kommen immer die tränen ,wenn ich deine Videos sehe ... 😢❤😢❤ Ich kann es nicht beschreiben ,aber ich fühle mich euch sehr verbunden . 🤲🌏🐋💙💦 Ich wurde zwar auf der anderen seite unserer Mutter Natur geboren. Aber ich kämpfe seit 6 Jahren mit vielen Krankheiten, die nicht mehr zu 100% zu heilen sind. Und ich würde so gerne mal zu euch ,und diese Energie spüren. Ihr könnt stolz sein ,auf alles was war ,was ist und was noch kommen wird. Seid stolz auf eure Geschichte und auf das was ihr bewegen könnt. So viele fantastische Menschen . 🤲🌏🐋💙 ... Danke das ihr mir ermöglicht, eure schöne Kultur zu sehen und zu fühlen. Wir sind alle Schwestern und Brüder,und es wird Zeit ,das es jeder versteht !!! Eure Cecilia ,Schwester im Herzen 🌏🤲💙🦈🦋💦🌺😊

[@als423]

Sending you Aroha ❤️

[@HanneloreFinster]

🐋😇🦋💙

[@nikismith1871]

Kia Kaha Wahine Toa ❤

[@LadySinaria]

I've watched a few of Stan's videos and was wondering when I would see poi. Stans music is always such an inspirational and nostalgic conversation with the soul.

[@mattborell6910]

That’s So Beautiful ! 💙🫶🏽👑💥

[@zainsalsamarae7886]

Stan... my dear idol/singer/actor Stan... ❤️🙌🏻... your dedication to Te Matatini, is so inspired, so humbling... the fact that your willing to stand at the back that your just not being the famous Stan Walker, while practicing with the group, is just so humble! 🥹 Normally ppl like your self, a singer, don't seem to be so humble, they tend to want to be infront of others... because of their title... but you... you just so humble... I can't think what other words to describe you! 🥹❤️ The group of Te Matatini, are so blessed to have you going with them, sing when you do.. and just being in the part of taking part with them! 🙌🏻🙏🏻🤘🏻✌🏻❤️ Stan... I love your sense of love for what you do, how you care, what you want to be, and... you being you! ❤️🙌🏻Your the most inspirational person I know! 🙌🏻🤘🏻Could I emphasise that anymore?? 😁❤️ Man... I really wish I could meet you someday! I think we'd be great friends! Aroha to you Stan, always be you! ❤️🙃🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@zainsalsamarae7886]

Oh I just found this video of you doing the Kapa Haka! I love how you doing it means so much, connecting with your Māori culture of who you are! Your grandfather would be so proud of you Stan! And you'll ofcourse smash it! 'Cause you're Awn!! You got it stanny!! Love how you are! Everything you do and give comes from your heart and I love that Stanny! 🙌🏻🤗❤️

[@simonematthews5360]

Absolutely brilliant It’s so beautiful to see how much you honour and preserve your culture. Whilst I don’t understand what is being sung, the soul definitely feels it.

[@kailageorge2810]

Honour to witness such a dedicated soul to his God his family and friends and community.

[@sueferguson45]

Amazing Stan, you are such a funny beautiful person, courageous, deeply spiritual soul...🙏😊

[@sueferguson45]

Your culture is what retains my connection to New Zealand and I so often feel it through your music and your faith. 💖

[@juliehoskin8412]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@willzee5354]

Amazing bro ✨ so glad I stumbled across this video, definitely a journey I want to partake in as well in reconnecting back to my culture. Currently on my reo journey and being on stage will be my next goal ahead. Well done Stan on getting on stage and showcasing your love for Te Ao Māori 🙏🏽 Mauri Ora

[@paulterry3093]

Beautiful, Thanku

[@taumarunui01]

Love seeing you keeping it real. Beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lilgriffiths7478]

GOOSEBUMPS Stan Walker!!!

[@janicestephenson97]

My Nani and Koro were at Ratana 1934 - a beautiful heritage! Ihu Karaiti te Arepa me te Omeka

[@user-kl2ws2td1u]

So ❤️ happy for you Stan. I knew when you followed your calling there was a reason. Going back to your whanau and honouring yourself and your tupana is where your meant to be now in the moment 🥳 your babies will benefit from the choices and sacrifices their mum and dad did for them ❤️🧡💚

[@karenm5681]

Beautiful!

[@patriciaposiano8608]

Beautiful ❤

[@kellywillis6711]

Aww this is beautiful love so proud 😊

[@darakingi-purewa8018]

Beautiful 💯💯

[@hineeru422]

ahhhh!! so beautiful🥺🫶🏾

[@VirgoEmpiress]

Had the best unforgettable times in kapa haka, traveled n performed everywhere back in the 80s. Ratana PA il never forget those performances, always rained 😂 every year, the angels, the clock, green golf ball tree. It's been so long. You will enjoy the journey Stan it's so worth it! ❤

[@lachtiinvincible6397]

STAN WALKER tu es une AME Magnifique

[@HB-qx3dr]

Kia ora Taepa . You the man kuz .

[@dekotaslater406]

Got an incredible voice ❤❤❤❤❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ataimd]

Not sure who wrote it but that's a really beautiful song!

[@pukansutia4309]

❤ i love you Stan Walker and i love to my culture power of MANA 💪❤💯😘

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

Something about those specs that are very endearing 😆

[@T_Vk1327]

Chur Stan, mean Maori, you really do love Te Matatini most competitive tradition to be a part of, and I never knew ur origins from Ratana. Very cool. Everyone below have said it for me, Kia Kaha, Kia maia, Kia manawanui

[@joycemaybourkebourke8483]

Hi Stan beautiful song😘

[@Aquarioize]

Love it❤ Proud of you Maori People and Culture✨💫💖💜🙏

[@brandstefff]

Aloha from Hawaii

[@lovetruth5518]

Happiness and singing is the way to your creators heart, GOD! THE MOST HIGH.✝️💝👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KianErikssonOffical]

Nice

[@dylskeez]

🔥🔥🔥

[@aniahitapu2397]

❤

[@maramahemi4537]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sasskiasmith6729]

❤❤❤❤

[@sandrac3789]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stefsgotpocket682]

💥💯🙌🏾

[@slpalelei1179]

😢 😭 😢 😭 😢 😭

[@HOriTYmz]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ataahua

[@aariaratana6723]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@missc.720]

❤❤🙏🏽🎶

[@oliviahenry4549]

Oh chur my bro

[@oliviahenry4549]

I get it😊

[@tuaitituaiti1565]

Chur Koko... ☂️🌅☂️👏☂️

[@kaweramNZL]

Here you with your brand promotion 😅

[@nzpatm]

👏🔥🥹

[@erupourotojnrgrace9556]

Chur my morehu

[@lacedgoods9155]

Chur my cuzzie jamie gash Lenny i see you you too😏 and to the rest of the whanau down the PA

[@nakinz109]

And Te Reanga Morehu and you did extremely well to Stan. Had to laugh about the māro. Cos like you i'm tiny as in build (even smaller 😂) and have been this size and weight since the day i turned 15. And nearly 3 decades later i have been a tutor, composer and choreography but still haven't and won't take the Matatini stage cos i just throw the lines out visually being the twig on the bush lmao. But you fitted in there in ALL the ways. Hope to see on that regionals stage and outdoor amphitheater in Ngamotu for Matatini should no schedules clash for your mahi. Cos this time I'm feeling that Aotea will have rep in finals day with TRMOR

[@samanthakerrisk8302]

❤❤❤