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Aotearoa (Māori: [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]), originally used in reference to the North Island of New Zealand, is now the most widely known and accepted Māori name for the entire country. It is often pronounced i/aʊtɪəˈroʊ.ə/ by English speakers, and is becoming widespread in the bilingual names of national organisations, such as the National Library of New Zealand / Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa. Since the 1990s it has been the custom to sing New Zealand's national anthem, "God Defend New Zealand", in both Māori and English, exposing the term Aotearoa to a wider audience.
The original derivation of Aotearoa is not known. The word can be broken up as: ao = cloud, dawn, daytime or world, tea = white, clear or bright and roa = long. It can also be broken up as Aotea = the name of one of the migratory waka that travelled to New Zealand, or the Large Magellanic Cloud, and roa = long. The common translation is "the land of the long white cloud". Alternative translations are ‘long bright world’ or ‘land of abiding day’ referring to the length and quality of the New Zealand daylight (when compared to the shorter days found further north in Polynesia).
Stan Walker (born 23 October 1990 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian-New Zealand recording artist, actor, and television personality. In 2009, Walker was the winner of the seventh and last season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. In December 2009, Walker released his debut studio album, Introducing Stan Walker, which included the hit single, "Black Box". The album debuted at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). It also appeared on the New Zealand Albums Chart at number two and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ).
In 2010, Walker released his second studio album, From the Inside Out, which spawned the hit singles, "Unbroken" and "Choose You". The album debuted at number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart and number two on the ARIA Albums Chart. In November 2011, Walker released his third studio album, Let the Music Play, which debuted at number 18 on the ARIA Albums Chart and number 12 in New Zealand, and spawned the hit single "Loud". During his career, Walker has won five New Zealand Music Awards and has received five ARIA Music Award nominations. Walker was a judge on the first and second season of The X Factor NZ in 2013 and 2015. He made his acting debut in the New Zealand film, Mt Zion (2013), and played the role of Benjy in the 2015 New Zealand film, Born to Dance.
Anei te waiata hou a Stan Walker rātou ko Ria Hall, ko Maisey Rika, ko Troy Kingi e kiia nei ko 'AOTEAROA' A waiata launched at 'Te Wiki o te Reo Māori on July 21, 2014 in Porirua, with the premiere of the video clip on Pūkana, Māori Television at 4:30pm. It's a song to acknowledge our Reo, our unique indigenous culture and who we are as New Zealanders, as well as our connection to Aotearoa. Available world wide on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/aotearoa-maori-language-week/id896505259?i=896505267 Directed by Shae Sterling Exec Producers : Matai Smith, Viv Wigby-Ngatai (Cinco Cine) Produced by Annette Eggers (Feijoa films) Initial concept by Mel Price Styling by Sammy Salsa Edited by Mikey Rockwell Art Director - Annette Eggers Props - Paulo Machado, Judy Robson-Deane, Ja...
Lyric video for Aotearoa by Stan Walker, Ria Hall, Troy Kingi & Maisey Rika. All rights to the song belong to the rightful owners. Want to learn this song on guitar? Check out this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG_tbDcjOEM Lyrics: CHORUS Nō tawhiti, nō tata nō te whenua o te Atua tātou ahakoa nō hea mai koe ka whawhai tonu mātou mōu VERSE 1- STAN WALKER Ko au tō maunga, tū tonu ko te moana pari mai koe ko koe te awa i taku remu, ko tāua anō tāua nō te one i Kurawaka, hei tiaki i te whenua nei BRIDGE (TROY KINGI) Aotearoa, he iwi kaha tātou, he mana tuku iho mai anō whenua haumako wairua ora whāia tō ara ki te mutunga REPEAT CHORUS VERSE 2 (RIA HALL) He kōrero tō te whenua, heke mai ki a tātou he toa au mōna e oke nei e e kore au e hinga he uri nō te roimata te toto ...
Winning Song for Hook Line and Singalong 2016 by Hanna Milo and Ella Dale from Ellerslie Primary School. Translated into NZSL by Sarah and Christie Mason and produced by Tim Carson. Thanks to MENZA, New Zealand Music Commission and MusicWorks NZ for making this possible.
Kia Ora again, new song for you guys its called Aotearoa, hope you enjoy it! Tahu&Arihia.x; Lyrics: How beautiful the green green grass. My home, my land my people Aotearoa Verse 1: It's a place where children run free Happy ness and joy is where you'll be. Come with me and see the beauty In this beautiful country Chorus: So come with me, let me show you what I mean Everything is so mean maori mean Kia Kaha tatou ki te tautoko i nga mahi a o tatou matua tipuna. Verse 2: Were walking hand and hand United we stand Look into my eyes and you'll be surprise Of this beautiful culture Tinorangatirantanga Chorus x2 Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arihia.Tahu Please follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArihiaTahu
Originally Written and Recorded in 2014. The Te reo waiata version was launched at 'Te Wiki o te Reo Māori on July 21, 2014 in Porirua, with the premiere of the video clip on Pūkana, Māori Television at 4:30pm. It's a song to acknowledge our Reo, our unique indigenous culture and who we are as New Zealanders, as well as our connection to Aotearoa. This is the english version. Written by Vince Harder, Stan Walker & Troy Kingi. Music Produced by Vince Harder for Harder Music Group, HMG Studio
Google Play: http://bit.ly/12krNtR iTunes AU: http://bit.ly/11QxcHB iTunes NZ: http://bit.ly/12f36O0 Proceeds from the sale of the single will go towards the Mana Ririki Charity and their work in preventing child abuse & promoting positive parenting in NZ. Would love your support. A big thank you to Rio Panapa (Sons Of Zion) & Avina Kelekolio (Tomorrow People) for coming up with the idea. Also to Dilworth from Herbs for allowing the A.R.A.S to cover such a classic song. And of course all the artists who didn't hesitate to offer their beautiful voices. Mana Ririki Charity: http://www.ririki.org.nz A.R.A.S: https://www.facebook.com/AotearoaReggaeAllStars Katchafire | Che Fu | 1814 | House Of Shem | Tomorrow People | Sons Of Zion | Ria Hall | Three Houses Down | Majic Paora | Chad Chamb...
SOLJAH are a five piece band based in the Kaipara and Auckland. After the release of their single 'Summer Time' in early 2012 they have worked hard on an album yet to be mastered. This is the second song to be released off their debut album 'Aotearoa' which is due to be released later in 2013. Credits Talent Isaiah Ratima as Ben Ratima (Vocals & Guitar) Dorian Hati as Les Watene (Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals) Marshall Ratima as Raniera Littlejohn (Bass Guitar) James Ratima as Tawhiri Littlejohn (Drums) Curtis Bracey as Jacob Nansen (Keyboard & Backing Vocals) Producer Natalie Hughes Directors Corinna Hunziker & Lara Marshall Assistant Director Donna Stout Director of Photography Larryn Rae Camera and Lighting Cory Houghton & Ben Grainger Art Director Anna Mitchell Production...
BYU-Hawaii HUM308 Music Video assignment - all footage filmed by J. Griffiths-Lokotui on location at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Hawaii.
Performing live on NITV channel in Australia on Maori TV Native Affairs program. Maori and English lyrics below CHORUS Nō tawhiti, nō tata nō te whenua o te Atua tātou ahakoa nō hea mai koe ka whawhai tonu mātou mou No matter if you’re near or far We come from the land of God No matter where you come from We’ll fight for your freedom STAN WALKER Ko au tō maunga, tū tonu ko te moana pari mai koe ko koe te awa i taku remu, ko tāua ano tāua nō te one i Kurawaka, hei tiaki i te whenua nei I am the mountain, you are the sea flowing toward me You are the river that runs through me, I am her she is me Created from dust and sand, born to lead this land TROY KINGI Aotearoa he iwi kaha tātou he mana tuku iho mai anō whenua haumako wairua ora whāia tō ora ki te mutunga New Zealand Where we c...
You had anger pulsed rage
Unexplored pathways; limitless boundaries
A voice above the dim screaming so loud
And now you are the masses
You used to run so fast
Where were you going? (NO WHERE!)
I've seen the path you took; it leads in circles (COUNTER PRODUCTIVE!)
Exhausted by your slavery, you are broken (NOTHING NEW!)
Preach words you no longer believe in, your time is gone
Stale
Words are empty as your heart
Your lies breed hatred and contempt
In your grasping, we won't help as you're consumed into nothing
Your lies defeat your purpose