Waiata whakautu, by Ira of Ngāi-te-rangi, led by Tiuka Ngaitai
Scope and Contents
First lines begin: "Muri ahiahi, takoto ki te moenga. | Whakarongo ki toro ra! He aha tēnei hanga?"
Recorded also as McL 642.
Dates
- 1958-06-28
Creator
- From the Collection: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Ira, an ancestor of the Ngāi-te-rangi of Tauranga, composed this song in answer to certain abusive statements about Ngāi-te-rangi which were made by Hikairo of Ngāti Rangi-wewehi, Te Arawa, in a song during the wars between Ngāi-te-rangi (in alliance with Waikato) and Te Arawa in the later 1830s. Arapeta Awatere points out that while the song has the character of a kaioraora the language is dignified.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.08 metres (85 open reel tapes)
Language of Materials
Maori
General
Original catalogue number: 91/004.08
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