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- noun New Zealand A
Māori folk song .
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She holds his heart within her clever hands, hands which whisper words in ancient grace, waiata poi embraced in rhythmic swing.
Archive 2008-02-01 Ivan Donn Carswell 2008
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His kōrero (spoken words), karakia (prayers) and waiata (song) were immensely healing.
Archive 2008-03-01 2008
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She holds his heart within her clever hands, hands which whisper words in ancient grace, waiata poi embraced in rhythmic swing.
Waimango Rain Ivan Donn Carswell 2008
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His kōrero (spoken words), karakia (prayers) and waiata (song) were immensely healing.
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More poetic are the _waiata_, which are sung without the aid of any action.
Primitive Love and Love-Stories Henry Theophilus Finck 1890
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Most of these newspapers in Mäori took a particular stance on political or religious issues, but they all frequently also contain reports of hui, obituaries, waiata, advertisements, local news, correspondence and so on, which are all valuable sources of historical information.
Book & Print in New Zealand: A Guide to Print Culture in New Zealand Penny Griffith 1885
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The event includes a Maori waiata, singing by family members and addresses by families spokesman Bernie Monk, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, union representative Ged O'Connell, family liaison officer Kathryn Leafe and Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae.
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The event includes a Maori waiata, singing by family members and addresses by families spokesman Bernie Monk, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, union representative Ged O'Connell, family liaison officer Kathryn Leafe and Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae.
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Maorilanguage that Maoriartists and waiata Maoribe given this recognition.
NZ On Screen 2010
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Hon TARIANA TURIA: I agree with many statements that Māori leaders have made over the years: Tuini Ngāwai and the waiata she wrote about benefit dependency, and Sir Apirana Ngata.
NZ On Screen 2010
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