Tutira Mai Nga Iwi

The Band of the Pacific collaborates with the New Zealand Defence Force Navy, Army and Air Force Bands in a combined performance of Canon Wī Te Tau Huata’s iconic “Tutira Mai Nga Iwi”. We perform this song to express solidarity during these trying times, and to show the world that we are all in this together, standing side by side with our friends, partners and allies. The United States Pacific Air Forces remains resilient and committed to its relationships in the Indo-Pacific.

Credits:

Music written by Canon Wi Te Tau Huata
Music arranged by SSgt Luis Rosa - USAF

Vocalists:
CPOCSS Aaron Pau - RNZN
LLSS Te Aranga Savage - RNZN
SSgt David Fiu - NZ Army
Pte Shannelee Etches - NZ Army
LAC Stephanie Paris - RNZAF
LAC Mike Taylor - RNZAF
TSgt Rachel Wilson - USAF
SSgt Anneke Bentley - USAF
SSgt Luis Rosa - USAF
SSgt Derek Wilson - USAF

Accompanying actions/dance:
Melanie Huata- RNZN
Ash Huata- RNZN

Musicians:
Percussion: TSgt Wilfredo Cruz - USAF
Bass: SSgt Andy Detra - USAF
Guitar / Ukulele: SrA Guy James - USAF

Productions:
Video Editor: MSgt Patrick Brush - USAF
Audio Engineer: SSgt Tim Wilson - USAF
Videographer: SrA Guy James - USAF

Tūtira mai ngā iwi (Line up together people)
Tātou tātou e (All of us, all of us)
Tūtira mai ngā iwi (Stand in rows, people)
Tātou tātou e (All of us, all of us)
Whai-a te marama-tanga (Seek after knowledge)
me te aroha - e ngā iwi! (and love of others - everyone)
Ki-a tapa-tahi, (Think as one)
Ki-a kotahi rā. (Act as one)
Tātou tātou e. (All of us, all of us.)

Thanks to the New Zealand Defence Force Bands, the Huata family, and the U.S. Embassy for their support and guidance throughout this video production.