Haere Mai Whakapapa/History
This version of 'Haere Mai' is very similar to Sir Apirana Ngata's 1920 version of 'Haere Mai'.
It was re-created by Davanius Prime and Ngoi Pewhairangi in 1986.
It is beautifully sung by Kara Pewhairangi, mokopuna of Ngoi and backed by Patea Maori Club.
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Nga Kupu O Haere Mai
Haere Mai nau mai e ngā iwi e
Haere Mai nau mai e ngā iwi e
Haere Mai!
Haere Mai e ngā iwi e Haere Mai
Mauria mai te aroha ki te marae e.
Kia ora rā!
Kia ora rā ki ngā ope Tūārangi
Kua eke nei ki tōu marae e te iwi e
Karanga rā!
Karanga rā ki ngā ope e tau nei
Kua eke nei ki tōu marae e te iwi e
Haere Mai nau mai e ngā iwi e
Haere Mai nau mai e ngā iwi e
Kia ora rā.
