Kārewa

Singers Muroki and Riiki Reid collaborated for this soulful and uplifting waiata about supporting those who are struggling. 'Kārewa', meaning floating or buoyant in te reo Māori, captures the song’s message of helping others rise above difficult times. The duo deliver heartfelt vocals for this gentle acoustic track, supported by a choir of voices radiating a sense of hope and healing. 'Kārewa' is their first original song in te reo. It was produced as a part of the Waiata Anthems series, with the support of language consultant Pānia Papa and seasoned musicians Dallas Tamaira (Fat Freddy's Drop) and Devin Abrams.

Since the first one I did, you know I did the translation of 'Wavy', I was like 'oh man I'd love to write a song from scratch in te reo and have it be its own entity, and have it be known as 'Kārewa'. So it's been amazing that the support's been there to make something like that happen.

– Musician Muroki on co-writing Kārewa in te reo, in episode 14 of Waiata Anthems' 2013 season

Key Cast & Crew

Julia Parnell

Director, Producer

Parehuia Mackay

Producer

Riyan Beale

Sound Recordist

Sophie Coombs

Editor

Jason Crane

Second Camera Operator

Evan Howell

Cinematographer