Te Maurea Whiritoi | Waiata Tira | 2026 | He Tai Aroha

Waiata Tira of Te Maurea Whiritoi from the National Secondary School Kapa Haka Competition 2026. Lyrics and tune composed by Matawai Winiata rātou ko Toti West, ko Frankie West. KUPU Kei taku rau pōhoi toroa, e toro nei i ō parirau; ko te tauriparipa o te rangi tāu e rapu nei. Kei taku manumea, e pīrere nei ki tua; i ngā hau pūkeri, ko te manawa tītī tāu e mau nei. Kei te tau o te ate, ngunguru ana ngā tai, e. He tai aroha (e) papaki kau ana mōu; kei taku kuru pounamu. TRANSLATION My beloved, endeared one, whom extends their wings; the distant horizons is that which you pursue. My illustrious bird, whom flies off into the distance; In the violent winds, the perseverance of the tītī, is that which you hold fast to. My dear seat of affections, the sea roars, it is a sea of love; that beats for you, my precious treasure.