E Tū Whānau Song Comp 2016 entrants

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