Waiata from Te Kuiti, 1954-01-09
Scope and Contents
The collection contains many recordings relating to Te Reo Māori, but also contains field recordings and word lists from a wide range of languages from the Pacific region, including: Niue; Fiji; New Guinea; Rapanui; Tokelau; Java and more.
As well as field recordings there are items which relate to teaching activities, such as lessons from his popular work ‘Let’s Learn Māori’.
Dates
- 1954-01-09
Creator
- From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)
To request or comment
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Conditions Governing Access
PARTLY RESTRICTED.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.29 metres (Includes 312 open-reel tapes and 3 audio cassettes)
Language of Materials
Maori
Physical Facet
5" SP tape, recorded at 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 ips HTM.
General
Original catalogue number: 0145.
Track listing
- 1. Waiata aroha, with announcement
- First lines begin: "Ka eke ki Wairaka...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 46.
- 2. Action song, by Ann Thorpe for John Waititi
- First lines begin: "Tū tonu te mahara; toru whā | Kua ngā koe ki te pō..."
- 3. Waiata, with announcement
- First lines begin: "Tērā te uira e hiko i te rangi | E wahi rua ana ra runga o Tauwhare...". Variant of song that features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 3.
- 4. He tangi mokemoke, with announcement
- First lines begin: "Engari te tītī e tangi haere ana e, | Whai tokorua rawa raua...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 18..
- 5. He tangi mō Te Heuheu Tukino II, with announcement
- First lines begin: "Rā te haeata takina i te ripa | Te tara ki Tauwhara!" Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 60.
- 6. Waiata tangi, performed by Hei Tiki Pounamu group at Te Kuiti pa
- First lines begin: "E pā tō hau he wini raro | He homai aroha...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 71.
- 7. Waiata, performed by a Ngāti Porou group
- First lines begin: "E roto i ahau e whanawhana noa ra | Te mokai puku nei nana rawa i tekateka...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 35.
- 8. Waiata aroha
- First lines begin: "Ka eke ki Wairaka ka tahuri whakamuri, | Kāti ko te aroha te tiapu i Kakepuku...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 46.
- 9. Waiata aroha
- First lines begin: "Te roa o te pō e oho ai au | He rau te hurihanga i kōnei Tūkino...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 58.
- 10. Waiata aroha, repeated
- First lines begin: "Te roa o te po e oho ai au | He rau te hurihanga i kōnei Tūkino..."
- 11. Waiata oriori
- First lines begin: "Kia tapu hoki koe na Tuariki e! | Kia tapu koena Porouhorea!". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 1.
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
+64 9 923 5008
amps@auckland.ac.nz