Talented individuals, friends, and whānau from all corners of Aotearoa have pooled their talents, creativity and come up with thoughtful and well-crafted songs with clear, strong messages.
Here is the full list of the 62 entrants in the E Tū Whānau Song Competition 2016.
AUCKLAND
It’s Okay, Vanessa Saulo
Positive Feelings, Hokimai Rosieur
Make A Change, Taniora Tauariki
Stay Strong/ Kia Kaha, Stacey Thompson
Mana Maori Motuhake, Tonina Ngatai
Count On Me, Raewyn Harrison
Aroha Mana, Epiha
Ka Pirangi Ra, Marley Volau
CHRISTCHURCH
Aroha Rain Down, Micah Heath
Smile, Ella Todd
DUNEDIN
Bring Change, Nikora Maxwell-Mariu
GISBORNE
Love, Peace & Harmony, Tessa Jonathan
Whakato Te Kakano, Kawai Joe
Stand, Baye Riddell
The Fade, Brodie Clarke
HAMILTON
All I Need Is You, Stacey Rikona
Always Here, Estella Davis
Dear Dad, Waipiro Haunui
‘Temple’, Johnie Pedro
HASTINGS
These Problems, Destiny Hawkins
Walk With Me, Preston Reid
HAWERA
Pay The Price, Marc Paenga
INVERCARGILL
Stand As One, Ma Bradshaw
KAEO
Moving Forward, Te Rina Flavell-Kahle Waitaruke
KAIKOHE
Oranga, Brent Strathdee-Pehi
NELSON
Tirotiro Kau Ki Te Rangi, Puawaireti Matiu
NEW PLYMOUTH
Mighty, Nganeko Eriwata
NGAMOTU
Te Puutake, Stacey Taingahue
NGARUAWAHIA
Bring Mana To Your Name, Pianika Duncan
Aroha, Moroni Peneha
Tamaiti Puhou, Brodie Numanga
OHOPE
Hero, Jessica Walker
PALMERSTON NORTH
Gotta Be A Souljah, Karroll Pere
RATANA
God Is Love, Sonny Maraku
ROTORUA
Te Ora Nei Koha, Cappy Howard
Calm Me Down, Weronika Arlie-Jo Grace
Be The Change The World Needs To Be, Darren Brown
When You’re Smiling, Ransfield (Sonny) Rangiahua
Tu Whitia Te Hopo, Katerama Pou
RUATAHUNA
Positivity, Te Huarahi Rawiri Teka
STOKES VALLEY
More Than Words, Adam Huaki, Joe Hirini & Tom Te Taite
TAUMARUNUI
Stand Up!, Rodney Turanga
TAUPIRI
Jah Reggae, Teresa Matauwhati
TAUPO / REPOROA
Making Better Dayz, Te Karakia Rehua
TAUTORO
Change Is, Dorothy Croft
TE ARAROA
Nga Whetu, Ruawhaitiri Mahue
TE AROHA
Kaua E Patua, Mapuna Turner
TE PUKE
Breaking My Heart, Brent Eyskens
TOKOMARU BAY
Tukuna Te Aroha, Wi Wharehinga
E Tu Rangatahi, Peter Matahiki
TOKOROA
Love Don’t Mean A Thing, Curtis Karepe
TURANGI
Aukati, Iraia Bailey
UPPER HUTT
No Fussin Or Fighting, Daena Robb
WAIPU
Urutaa, Alien Weaponry
WELLINGTON
Te Huarahi, Kevin Pewhairangi
Te Kingi, Hemi Walker
WELLSFORD
He Tangata, Lawrence Connelly
WHAKATANE
I Am You, Maria Elliot
WHANGANUI
For The Children, Paora Poutini
WHANGAREI
Never Give Up, Sam Barbarich
For The People, Caleb Rawson
Who We Are, Huiamoana Shortland
