I am a NZ Maori and like the NZ people who have commented I agree that it's nice to hear our waiata (song) being sung in other lands.
HOWEVER...what's up with that dance??? It is most certainly NOT anything that even resembles what Maori would use as actions to that song, and I'm struggling not to find it quiet offensive. I certainly think you should change your descriptor "Te Aroha Dance from New Zealand", as it missrepresents both NZ and Maori culture.
I so agree with the last two comments. I am not Maori, but went to Ist Level Te Reo twice and loved every part of it. I was as welcome in the class as any Maori student and treated with every respect. It is a gift to learn someone else's culture and language and I think we should all embrace our NZ Maori language. This waiata is beautful. Blessings to those who teach and share!
I probably wont get a response but I'll ask anyway lol. Is that tutor a kiwi she sounds like she could pass for one, I aint heard this song in ages and after hearing it again it sounds depressing but nice though.
while i was in new zealand and spent there a half year at rangiora high school, i joined the maori class as well as the kapa haka group (pls excuse my spelling). The Maori culture is awesome, and i loved it as much as everything in new zealand <3 kia ora and toi ke!
Boulder Colorado ~ United Church of Christ, Timothy Dobson used to lead the Dances of Universal Peace there. It is also where Murshid Allaudin Ottinger from Kansas City leads his dances and Zikrs when he comes to town.
Kia Ora great effort good to see Non-Maori enjoying the aroha you can get out of the Maori Culture. It would be great if the rest of Main steam N.Z could embrace Maori like you all have tino pai rawa atu.
I am a NZ Maori and like the NZ people who have commented I agree that it's nice to hear our waiata (song) being sung in other lands.
HOWEVER...what's up with that dance??? It is most certainly NOT anything that even resembles what Maori would use as actions to that song, and I'm struggling not to find it quiet offensive. I certainly think you should change your descriptor "Te Aroha Dance from New Zealand", as it missrepresents both NZ and Maori culture.
birdstuckinchimney 6 months ago
TE AROHA TE WHAKAPONO ME TE RANGI MARIA TAUTO TAUTO AI LOL THATS THE LYRICS I THINK
CoraliaFever 7 months ago
lol how you say aroha
peacelovehappines804 8 months ago
wonderful song we sing this at Mass but this is great
juliannewzealand 9 months ago
I so agree with the last two comments. I am not Maori, but went to Ist Level Te Reo twice and loved every part of it. I was as welcome in the class as any Maori student and treated with every respect. It is a gift to learn someone else's culture and language and I think we should all embrace our NZ Maori language. This waiata is beautful. Blessings to those who teach and share!
Great Eagle.
greateagle77 10 months ago
I probably wont get a response but I'll ask anyway lol. Is that tutor a kiwi she sounds like she could pass for one, I aint heard this song in ages and after hearing it again it sounds depressing but nice though.
taumarunui05 1 year ago
while i was in new zealand and spent there a half year at rangiora high school, i joined the maori class as well as the kapa haka group (pls excuse my spelling). The Maori culture is awesome, and i loved it as much as everything in new zealand <3 kia ora and toi ke!
ELLYtheKiwiKeks 2 years ago
kia ora, that was lovely
flashrobbie 2 years ago
its awesome to see yous singing this. awesomee.
ngatikahungunu 2 years ago
where was this filmed. the place looks familiar!
chylnz7 4 years ago
Boulder Colorado ~ United Church of Christ, Timothy Dobson used to lead the Dances of Universal Peace there. It is also where Murshid Allaudin Ottinger from Kansas City leads his dances and Zikrs when he comes to town.
madzub 4 years ago
oooh I love this song takes me back to my 3rd form year in the rangiotu mari (sorry about my spelling!)
this song was my school waiata! I am not maori myself but I think it is a big part of being a new zealander! embracing both cultures!
HeartlessArchAngel69 4 years ago
Kia Ora great effort good to see Non-Maori enjoying the aroha you can get out of the Maori Culture. It would be great if the rest of Main steam N.Z could embrace Maori like you all have tino pai rawa atu.
sonny25wmc 5 years ago