Seth Haapu & Stan Walker - Moemoeā (Official Video)

Retracing the footsteps of our ancestors led us to our ancestral home in Tahiti. A dream realised.

An excerpt from the journey:

Whānau, we made it home.

I have been carrying this life giving, soul enriching experience from place to place for the past few days. Reliving the experience in my mind in every quiet moment and gently submitting to a new state of being.

It has been a journey across generations, of tragedy and triumph. A journey not travelled alone. My heart is full of love for every person in these photos and for every person we met on the way to Haapu village in Huahine. I recognise so much of myself in you and the island itself.

In private, I have barely found the words but the tears have sure found a way to express what it means to stand humbly among the titans of my culture – the mountains, land and sea. To stand where my ancestors stood. To be home. There is a newfound completeness to who I am. Much like the completeness of where the mountains meet the sea at Haapu Bay. What an unspeakable gift to have been given on this beautiful adventure.

'Dont Dream It's Over'
Written by Neil Finn | Nā Erena Koopu i whakamāori tēnei waiata
Music Publisher: Kobalt Music Group

Producer & Director: Seth Haapu
Camera: Noah Haapu, Maisey Rika, Seth Haapu
Pūtea Tautoko: Te Mangai Paho

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[kayty]

Had to search for this after it was used so beautifully in tonight's episode of Home & Away for Ari's pre funeral farewell scenes. Brilliant to see the Maori culture shown so genuinely in the show 😢

[mardia]

Ngā Kupu:

Here kore a roto
Here kore a waho
Hopukina te ua i o kapu ringa
Pakanga o mua
Tukuna, ka ngaro
Puritia taku ringa
Ngaro ana te ara ki pae rau

Moe moe moemoeā
E kore rawa e riro
Maruāpō
He arai e te ao
U mai, nau mai
He kaupare i ataahua
E kore e ae tu

Love this waiata. Kia Ora ❤️

[poima]

First time I heard this waiata was on home and away here 2022. Our
Maori people have that nack of turning a original piece from crowded house into something that sounds so beautiful when sung in Te reo maori
AMAZING 🤩😍❤️

[ewfuller]

I lost my nephew 11.12.2022. The hardest yet most beautiful time of our lives. This song makes me want to return home. So now I am preparing to return to the Whenua

[luciadanniels]

Wow tonights Home and Away brought me to tears ....brilliant job guys

[katrineheke]

Watched home and away and hearing this song again made me cry... I'm so glad they played this. Was so nice to hear this. I love this song English Maori and aboriginal at the all stars with the great Isaiah singing with U. I watch his journey like yours Stan. All the singer from the voice and Australia idol. Tysm for your version

[julieswan]

Just watched this all the way in Scotland UK being sung on Home and Away . So beautiful and emotionally sang. Feel so moved by the Maori version of this it makes me want to learn more about the Maori culture. Absolutely beautiful

[helentauaufilisi]

This is so neat to see Maori/Pasifika people connecting back to ancestral ties to Rangiatea and through Pasifika deep sea oceanic navigating...

[renaeakuhata]

The first time I ever heard this version was the day my brother died Thursday 17th April 2025..his birthday is 18th March 1990..he just turned 35..my Aunty used it with a photo of him when she came to visit from Aus many years ago on her fb page..it hit me really hard because he's my baby brother..miss him everyday since he left us though I know he's around here somewhere..thank you for making this version..

[wogified]

also here from Home and Away🙌beautiful song and beautiful culture✨

[gazelmakea]

Such a beautiful, heart felt song shown full respect in the very recent passing of Ari on Home and Away. Tears to my eyes.

[BassettGurl]

They played this waiata on home and away when ari passed..

[valh]

Did the same search after Ari died on Home & Away tonight. How beautiful is this version n so gently n beautifully sung ❤️

[bexonb]

This song is so beautiful, so moving and so powerful. I had to find it after watching Ari's death on Home and Away which was so emotional but this song was so fitting. This song sure stayed with me and had to hear it again. Thank you for an outstanding song.

[janettelahlou]

this has to be the most beautiful heartwarming but heartbreaking version of this song. heard it on home and away too. ❤

[P.T_luvrgirl]

When I pass I want this song to play i wanna be connected to my land and pasifika in the spirit I wanna rest knowing that my people will continue on

[melzp]

This song is so beautifully and gracefully sung by amazing artists 🥺 First heard this song on Home and Away, the tears and emotions this song got out from me 🥺 This song is good omg! Loved seeing the Māori tradition respectfully shown on Home & Away. Ari's funeral service from the beginning (waiata's, sung by Tane & the family) to the strong & emotional Haka, & topped it off with this beautiful heartfelt piece, !!

[nicolespargo]

Just heard it on Home & Away. So beautifully done. Absolutely love it

[janehamill]

Home and Away bought me here from England. I think this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard 😍😍😍
It's been on repeat since I downloaded it.
Thankyou for blessing us all with something so beautiful x

[raerae]

Seth what a beautiful waiata, yes home and away promoted it for all to listen to this beautiful waiata that has meaning, purpose and feeling arohamai it took a tv show to expose your talents but it did and that is all that matters, ka mau to mahi moe moe moemoea xxx