Waiata

A hook-laden, new wave Pacific Soul waiata, Seth describes ‘Whai Ora’ as a “state of mind. It's about being present, connected, and held through change.”

Dancing In The Stars coincides with Matariki. Rebel explains “I was really struggling with my grief so I decided to shut off all the devices and go back to what I love doing most after music - reading! I picked up ‘Navigating The Stars’"

"Tū Rangatira" is a song dedicated to inspiring Rangatahi to become future Rangatira! The track also features two local rangatahi and another Kaiarataki, Kayde, all of who I've learned so much from as I begin my own journey.

Purotu is a very special waiata that Jackson Owens holds close to his heart. It talks about his son, Kaia and how much he means to Jackson. “Ever since my son was born, it has been a dream of mine to dedicate a waiata to him."

Tohu releases their second single, “Tū Mai Te Reo” on 19 May. 2023. It speaks of holding our language close to us, connecting us to our culture. Tama (lead singer) wanted to write a waiata that was easy on the ears and had a strong message.

Are you ready to be transported back to the best days of music? "Te Aroha ki a koe" is the perfect song to take you on a journey of 90s nostalgia, kind of like a good old Garage party with the Whānau.

Te Ōhākī - Kei Hea Taku Reo (The Legacy – Where Is My Language) is a recreation of Whirimako Black’s most iconic song Kei Hea Taku Reo which was first released in 2001.

Ka Pai Ake is a beautifully crafted ballad reminiscent of it’s English predecessor. Created for He Oro Taiohi and their second wānanga back in 2022, it was the words of our youth that encouraged their voice to be free and open in what they want.

‘Ahakoa ngā piki me ngā heke ka kake mo ake’ - Despite the trials and tribulations, we strive on. ‘Tūturu’ talks about true, everlasting love, no matter what trials we come across. The purpose of the waiata is inspired by true love, te aroha tūturu.

Tītoki is Maimoa's swansong. Former media personalities were brought together to record the waiata "Maimoatia" for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in 2016, they quickly turned into a serious musical group, releasing a string of reo Māori singles that would chart

“Tahuri Mai is an upbeat, fun and energetic, reo rua (bilingual) waiata that delves deeper into the funk and neosoul sounds, growing MOHI's sound and bringing his infectious vocal to the forefront.

'Aroha Tāoke' gives the listener an insight into the duo’s own experience of being used to toxic love, but now finding a healthier love within each other. Stuck in the familiarity of toxic love, Iris G and JARNA both end up facing a choice: Do we want our