Ma Wai Ra - Waiata

MA WAI RA Kaupapa - Context "Ma wai ra" is a waiata that may be sung in all Marae and powhiri settings. It is a song of welcome and so should be performed by those hosting. Composed by Henare Te Owai of Ngati Porou.

Ma wai ra

E taurima

Te marae

I waho nei

Ma te tika

Ma te pono

Me te aroha e

Who will stand to deliver

On the marae now?

Let it be justice let it be the truth

And let it be love

Watch, Read, Listen, Learn Nga kupu purereta Download printable song sheet (pdf) Whakarongo ki waiata Listen to song (mp3) Whakarongo ki te mita Listen to song pronunciation (mp3) Matakitaki i nga kaiwaiata Watch song performed (wmv)

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