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He Mihi

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Piki mai, kake mai!

Whakarongo ki te tangi a te huia, huihui mai tātou, whitiwhiti kōrero whiua ki te ao e!

Hui mātakitaki, hui whakarongorongo! Mā te tini me te mano e.

This waiata welcomed viewers to Koha, the first regular television programme made by Māori.

We welcome you to NZ On Air using these kupu (words), to pay homage to those who paved the way in broadcasting, helping us to reflect and develop New Zealand identity and culture.

Waiata composed by Selywn Muru. Used with the permission of Te Reo Tataki (TVNZ).

Ā tātou kōrero, ō tātou reo - Our stories, our voices

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