Aotearoa Stan Walker feat. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi & Maisey Rika

Anei te waiata hou a Stan Walker rātou ko Ria Hall, ko Maisey Rika, ko Troy Kingi e kiia nei ko 'AOTEAROA'

A waiata launched at 'Te Wiki o te Reo Māori on July 21, 2014 in Porirua, with the premiere of the video clip on Pūkana, Māori Television at 4:30pm.

It's a song to acknowledge our Reo, our unique indigenous culture and who we are as New Zealanders, as well as our connection to Aotearoa.

Available world wide on itunes:

Directed by Shae Sterling
Exec Producers : Matai Smith, Viv Wigby-Ngatai (Cinco Cine)
Produced by Annette Eggers (Feijoa films)
Initial concept by Mel Price
Styling by Sammy Salsa
Edited by Mikey Rockwell

Art Director - Annette Eggers
Props - Paulo Machado, Judy Robson-Deane, Jared Diprose.

Additional aerial footage courtesy of Silverfox Productions
Special thanks to Black Sands Lodge, Sheep World and Ryan Talent.

Lyrics:

CHORUS

Nō tawhiti, nō tata
nō te whenua o te Atua tātou
ahakoa nō hea mai koe
ka whawhai tonu mātou mōu

VERSE 1- STAN WALKER

Ko au tō maunga, tū tonu
ko te moana pari mai koe
ko koe te awa i taku remu, ko tāua anō tāua
nō te one i Kurawaka, hei tiaki i te whenua nei

BRIDGE (TROY KINGI)

Aotearoa, he iwi kaha tātou,
he mana tuku iho mai anō
whenua haumako
wairua ora
whāia tō ara
ki te mutunga

REPEAT CHORUS

VERSE 2 (RIA HALL)

He kōrero tō te whenua, heke mai ki a tātou
he toa au mōna e oke nei e
e kore au e hinga
he uri nō te roimata
te toto o ngā tūpuna
e kore au e wehi ē

BRIDGE (TROY KINGI)

Kia kaha tātou ki tāu i pai ai
Whakatinana, kaua e ngutu noa
Whenua haumako, wairua ora
whāia tō ara ki te mutunga

REPEAT CHORUS

(NZ NATIONAL ANTHEM -- MAISEY RIKA)

E Ihowa atua
o ngā iwi mātou rā
āta whakarongona
me aroha noa
kia hua ko te pai
kia tau tō atawhai
manaakitia mai
Aotearoa!

REPEAT CHORUS
Nō tawhiti, nō tata
nō te whenua o te Atua tātou
ahakoa nō hea mai koe
ka whawhai tonu mātou mōu

[soychristo]

Im From Chile, i had the opportunity to live in NZ for a year. This song makes me revive all the beautiful days that i had over there. NZ is amazing and there people make the country a lovely place that you never want leave anymore. Back home im not that happy as i was in the beautiful NZ. Be proud guys to have such a unique country where almost every citizen can live well, happy. I cant forget NZ and it would be my most deep dream to live forever there. Kia ora guys! Fuck off all those envy suckers that are talking bullshit. The have never felt what it means to live in the most beautiful country. 

[lalayheiratea]

i'm from Tahiti, I love this song...proud to be

[DALLASBARNETT]

this video should be on all the NZ Tourist websites.

[hellurmoto]

I have never been so proud! I'm not Maori, I'm cook island, however i was born and bred here in our beautiful small country and I like to think I am simply because I love the language, how they embrace their culture, the Maori art and everything else! This song just sums up a small part of what Aotearoa looks and is like! Beautiful nature, fresh, GREEN etc!! I'm so proud of this country, so proud that the culture is still very we'll ALIVE! I'm a Proud kiwi, and will always be no matter where I go! Aotearoa is HOME!
If you don't like our country then stuff you anyways! Haha Tihei

[karnuna]

i didn't understand one word but that was one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard....such a pretty language !!

[matariki]

Kia ora Aotearoa from the other side of the world. I'm not a kiwi but I lived in your beautiful country for a year and worked within a multilingual school This song brings me to tears every time, it sums up perfectly how I felt about NZ : it felt like home.

[CLYburnful]

Only haters would dislike this sing lol and it can be called Aotearoa or nz lol, either way, I'm Totally proud of where I come from, nz my country, my birth place and the place I still call my home. :) this song made miss nz a lot and it's great to see nz artists representing our country singing with pride, most amazing feeling ever . LOVE IT!! Keep up the good work!! Kapai !! :)

[mxdelfino]

I am from Uruguay but I spend 1 year in NZ with a working holiday visa. Thank you so much Aotearoa, I love you and I will never forget you.

[GraceNamualii]

I'm not even Maori, but I love this song and have repeatedly played it over and over. Oh and thank's to the lyrics, I even tried to sing along Lol #HappyMaoriLanguageWeek  

[KTMHurricane]

Kia ora aotearoa from switzerland. I bow down !!! Love to culture & tradition of yours. I'm Tibetan, living in Switzerland. I'm proud of Tibet, proud of Switzerland and proud of the culture of the warriors from Aotearoa.BIG Bro hug from Switzerland (zürich)

[kuu]

I love this song! I am not maori but i am Hawaiian so i feel a strong connection with these people. I am so proud to call my self a part of polynesia. I forever will have a dream about going to aotearoa. If anyone wants to give me a plane ticket let me know! lol

[teti_]

“Koe tokotaha kotoa pe ‘oku tu’u mālie ‘i māmani, ko ‘ene manatu ki hono tupu’anga.”

“Those who are truly successful in this life, are those who remember the place from whence they came.”

Nothing but love to you my NZ brothers and sisters! From your Tongan brother!
🇳🇿🤜🏾🤛🏾🇹🇴

#OneOceanOneFamily

[stanford]

Im from NAMIBIA 🇳🇦.. And I'm head over heels IN LOVE with this Touches my heart.. And makes my teary.... Just simply a beautiful Nation!.... New Zealand! ❤️🇳🇿💯

[kainoizking]

Had to come here after seeing the aftermath of the Christchurch terrorist attack. Aotearoa remains strong and United. No room for racism in our Whenua.

[mataismith]

AOTEAROA - (with English translation) 

(Written by Stan Walker, Vince Harder, Troy Kingi & Ria Hall)
Te Reo Māori translation by Te Haumihiata Mason

No matter if you’re near or far
We come from the land of God
No matter where you come from
We’ll fight for your freedom

Nō tawhiti, nō tata
nō te whenua o te Atua tātou
ahakoa nō hea mai koe
ka whawhai tonu mātou mōu

VERSE 1

I am the mountain, you are the sea flowing toward me
You are the river that runs through me, I am her she is me
Created from dust and sand, born to lead this land

Ko au tō maunga, tū tonu
ko te moana pari mai koe
ko koe te awa i taku remu, ko tāua anō tāua
nō te one i Kurawaka, hei tiaki i te whenua nei

Where we come from we were made to be strong
Our legacy will carry on
And if a piece of home
Resonates in your soul
Your journey will take you
Where you belong

Aotearoa, he iwi kaha tātou,
he mana tuku iho mai anō
whenua haumako
wairua ora
whāia tō ara
ki te mutunga

REPEAT CHORUS


VERSE 2 (RIA HALL)

The heritage of this land is deep, we are it’s legacy
I am her warrior, I fight for thee, we have the victory
Born from blood and tears, I am stronger than fear

He kōrero tō te whenua, heke mai ki a tātou
he toa au mōna e oke nei e
e kore au e hinga
he uri nō te roimata
te toto o ngā tūpuna
e kore au e wehi ē

BRIDGE (TROY KINGI)

We strive to move to our destiny 
we practice more than what we preach 
and if a piece of home resonates in your soul
your journey will take you where you belong 

Kia kaha tātou ki tāu i pai ai
Whakatinana, kaua e ngutu noa
Whenua haumako, wairua ora
whāia tō ara ki te mutunga

REPEAT CHORUS

(NZ NATIONAL ANTHEM – MAISEY RIKA)

God of Nations at thy feet
In the bonds of love we meet
Hear our voices we entreat
God defend our free land!

E Ihowa atua
o ngā iwi mātou rā
āta whakarongona
me aroha noa
kia hua ko te pai
kia tau tō atawhai
manaakitia mai
Aotearoa!

REPEAT CHORUS TO END 

[natasjavanderflier]

I am from the Netherlands and I have been living in New Zealand for 6 months last year<3 this song reminds me so much of all the beautiful and amazing memories I made over there. NZ is the most amazing and most beautiful country on this planet! I miss it heaps and hope to come back to my second home soon!

[NZOnAirMusic]

What a fantastic track! So great to have such a catchy song in Te Reo. Ka pai

[KacangMerahStudio]

I left New Zealand 2014. Spend my life there only for 5 years. Will always play this song whenever i miss you guys.

[zumbasistas]

Awesome! So proud to be a kiwi. Love our Maori heritage. Keep them comin'!

[franciscosanci]

Can’t even understand the meaning of the song, anyway can guess its meaning and appreciate it!!! Hugs from Argentina!!!! Love NZ 🇳🇿🇳🇿