Kua Tae Mai Nei Mātou

Our Tūwharetoa tribal anthem Kua Tae Mai Nei Mātou sung during the 150 year commemoration of the final battle of the NZ wars at Te Pōrere, between Crown forces and the prophet Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki's followers and members of Tūwharetoa in 1869. Kua Tae Mai Nei, was composed by Wairemana Tamaira. Kua Tae Mai Nei Matou lyrics english translation We've just arrived at this marae responding to the call so quickly flowing forth, answering the call of these words from ancient times "Cast away the sapwood!" A greeting to all you iwi and to your partners from within the Aotea boundaries. Yeah! Too right! Mount Tongariro is our sacred peak and Lake Taupo our waterway Tūwharetoa people arise Tūwharetoa people arise. Weeping for all those who have departed Standing firm for your autonomy Suddenly setting free your Māori pride Holding on to your strength ...let the heartwood remain! A greeting to all you iwi and to your partners from within the Aotea boundaries. Yeah! Too right! Mount Tongariro is our sacred peak and Lake Taupo our waterway Tūwharetoa people arise. Tūwharetoa people arise. Composer: Wairemana Tamaira