E ruku hōhono atu tēnei hōtaka ki te hītori o ngā waiata Māori, te ahunga mai o ēnei waiata me te whanaketanga o ngā waiata nei. Ko te aronga mō te orange tonutanga o ēnei waiata Māori kei ngā ringaringa o te reanga hou, ka mutu, mā te pupuri tonu ki ngā hītori o ngā waiata nei, e kitea ai he ara whakamua.

This episode will examine the history of waiata Māori, where waiata originated from, how waiata have evolved over the years and why it’s important for future generations to ensure waiata Māori continues to evolve but more importantly why the historical aspect of waiata should also be maintained.

Kaikōrero: Whirimako Black, Ruth Smith, Pere Wihongi
Ringatohu: Semiramis Holland