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