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This was the first music video funded by New Zealand on Air. The song is a plea for Māori youth to preserve their culture by learning the reo (and it also doubles as a handy guide to Māori pronunciation). Director Kerry Brown created vibrant animated backgrounds to match the song’s hip-hop beats — and included cameo appearances from Moana Maniapoto’s father; Mika; MC OJ and the Rhythm Slave; and various crew members. The Moahunters were Mina Ripia (who went on to her own act Wai) and Teremoana Rapley (from Upper Hutt Posse; who now manages King Kapisi).
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Kerry Brown
Music Video, 2005
Mark Williams from MC OJ and the Rhythm Slave directed this music video
Television, 2002 (Full Length Episode)
MC OJ and the Rhythm Slave went on to make this TV series
Thanks to Moana and Sol De Sully for the use of this title.
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
This website has been made with funding from NZ ON AIR ›
The synopsis and credits are included
Michelle MacGregor
Posted at 11.03AM - 06.04.2011
Ko Tararua nga paenga maunga.
Ko Kurahaupo te waka.
Ko Punahau te roto.
Ko hokio te awa.
Ko Manguoterangi te marae iti.
Ko au te whaea o Ariana raaua ko Ati.
Ko au te karani pai mo nga iraamutu a Ari.
Ka mau te wehi i roto i ou whanau, mahi hoki.
Kia tino pai ou aranga 2011.
Ma nga ariki, te tamaiti, te wairua tapu me nga anahera pono.
Na Mihe TeAroha Makareka