Kokiri 19 - Te Puni Kokiri

Waiata‘Hoki Mai’, ‘E Te Hokowhitu’ and‘Whakaaria Mai’ are some of thewaiata that have been part ofthe New Zealand Mäori team’srepertoire since its inception.In the early years New ZealandMäori were expected to performconcerts following their gameson tour. Pat Walsh recalledfrom the 1958 tour the level oforganisation required when themen sang. “I distinctly rememberRay Keepa being in charge ofour singing and he would justlisten to you and say, Righto boy,you go right in the corner, youare alto, and you are bass”. Thatexpectation has continued in themodern era, for instance, whenthe 1982 team sang with DameKiri Te Kanawa at the RoyalAlbert Hall. Regardless of wherethe players find themselves –on a ship, in an airport or in ahotel foyer – they can be foundgathered around the guitarsinging away to their hearts’content.Henry Phillips and Ginger Kapua sing a songfor a group of Australian showgirls.Source: Henry PhillipsEddie Dunn strums the guitar withCarl Baker and Scott Crichton in support.Source: Bruce HemaraThe 1960 Team does its best to sing in harmony.Source: Wirepa WhänauNew Zealand Mäori perform with Dame KiriTe Kanawa at the Royal Albert Hall.Source: Bruce HemaraRAU TAUThe 2006 New Zealand Mäori Teamin full voice.Source: Mike StewartSource: Rugby News1979 –New Zealand Māori embark on a tour ofAustralia, Fiji, Tonga and Western Samoa.They played undefeated, winning six anddrawing one.Source: New Zealand Rugby Museum–1980Defeated Fiji in one home test at Rotorua.Source: New Zealand Rugby Museum–1981Controversially draw against the Springboksat McLean Park, Napier. The 1981 SpringbokTour resulted in widespread protest, withsome Māori players faking injuries as theydid not want to play against the tourists.TE PUNI KÖKIRI | KÖKIRI | Höngongoi – Hereturiköka 201023