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Waiata

Debbie Robertson —

This is a selection of some of the waiata we sing at PPS.

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Tirama mai Debbie Robertson


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He tohu ataahua koe Debbie Robertson


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Te Taukaea o Te Aroha Debbie Robertson


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E Minaka Ana Debbie Robertson


Whakarongo Ake Au

Whakarongo rā                            I listen

Whakarongo ake au                     I listen, where up high

Ki te tangi a te manu                    A bird flies

E rere runga rawa e                      Its cry rings out

Tui, tui, tui, tuia                             Sew, stitch, bind it together

Tuia i runga                                  From above

Tuia i raro                                     From below

Tuia i roto                                     From within

Tuia i waho                                  From outside

Tui, tui, tuia                                  Sew and bind it together

Kia rongo te ao                            During the day

Kia rongo te pö                            And the night

Tui, tui, tuia                                  Sew, stitch, bind it together

Whakarongo rā                            I listen 

Whakarongo Ake Au Debbie Robertson



Manu Tiria

Manu tiria, manu tiria
manu werohia
Ki te poho o Te Rāka

Ka tau rērere
Ka tau mai i te ruhi
E tau e koia

Koia, koia
Ko tara-rauriki
Kī mai i Māui
Ehara i te Whitu,
Me te Waru e
E tau, e koia.

Koia!