Ka Tū te Tītī

This is a Kai Tahu waiata written by Charisma Rangipuna. It uses the Tītī as a metaphor for how we should approach situations in life.

Ka Tū te Tītī

Te Aroha O Kura (Rawhiti)Te Aroha O Kura (Rawhiti)

Te Aroha O Kura (Rawhiti)

This waiata was written by Matua Travis. The over arching theme of the waiata is when we look back at Ata Hāpara and Rāwhiti School we will have a special place in our hearts for all it means to us.

Te Iwi Mātou Hononga Ake.mp4

Te Iwi Mātou Hononga Ake

This waiata was written by Joy Cooper. Matua Travis's sister

The recording is thanks to our Tūhono Rōpū of 2025.

Ma nga hau

Mā Nga Hau

This waiata was composed by Matua Travis and the tune was co-ordinated by his mother Burma Cooper. It is a WAIATA TIRA and is sung in memory of our tipuna. It talks about how much they meant to us and the feelings we have for them. To hear the waiata follow the link below the kupu.

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Rona

Takoto ana au

Ki te mo-enga uriuri.
Tu ake au

Titiro ki te atarau.
Kei runga ra,

Te marama e whiti ana
Kei ra Rona

Kei roto ra.
Piri ki te taha, Piri ki te ngai-o.
Aue ra e Rona e
Aue, Rona e

Tāku Kainga

This waiata was written by Matua Travis and gifted to Rāwhiti School. It tells the whakapapa of Rāwhiti School and how it has become a 2nd home for ākonga and kaiako alike. Matua Travis's only hope is that as we all move through our learning journey's, this waiata will always remind us of Rāwhiti School. The actions to this waiata were made by the Senior Kapahaka tamariki, 2023.

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Tāku Kainga - Actions.mp4

Kia Tau 1

Kia Tau

Kia Tau the waiata is a tune to the karakia

Kia Tau Kia Tātou Katoa

It is a waiata usually used to finish a hui or to sing at the end of a Kapa Haka bracket, or as a waiata tautoko.

Click on link to hear the rangi of the waiata.

E te tau

E Te Tau

Mātua Travis learnt this waiata from another kapahaka tutor Haoni Haimana, "No Te Arawa ia". Matua Haoni spoke of the waiata being a love song from Te Arawa. The waiata speaks about the singer calling out to another and asking them to turn and see how much their love means to them. The actions are being performed by Matua Travis's youngest daughter Charlotte.

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E Te Tau - Actions.mp4

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Nga iwi e

Nga iwi e! Nga iwi e!

Kia kotahi ra te Mo-a-na-"nui"-kiwa

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Kia mau ra! Kia mau ra!

ki te mana motuhake me te aroha

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Wahine ma! Wahine ma!

Ma-ra-nga mai, Ma-ra-nga mai, kia kaha

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E tama ma! E tama ma!

E tama tu, E tama tu, tama ora!

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Nga iwi E

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