Waiata poi karaipituri, by an unknown composer of Ngā Ruahinerangi

Item — crate: R043838644, Reel: 5000027019545

Identifier: AMPS 2022/48. Item McL 513

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

First lines begin: "Whakamoemititia i Ihowa | Whakamoemititia te Ingoa o Ihowa"

Dates

1963-11-27

Creator

From the Collection: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted to Ngā Ruahinerangi

Biographical / Historical

This scriptural waiata is believed to protect the singers wherever they go. It used to be sung at Parihaka by the people of Ngā Ruahinerangi. In a back announcement Wananga Matoe says it was sung in the House of Parliament when Mr Coates was Premier, in Māui Pōmare's time.