The String Band Wars are Over Te ‘Epetoma ō te reo Māori

Strings and singing echoed through Arekario Nui as six government department teams competed for the string orchestra title, with Te ‘Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani emerging as the winner.

Apii Avarua’s dynamic string band team, led by principal Engia Baxter and comprising several women and one man, sang their hearts out on stage and took home the top prize.

Although several teams withdrew from the string band event, the participating teams still enthusiastically performed their songs and original works.

After the string band competition, host George George announced the results of this week’s events.

The awards were presented by Raemaki Karati, Māori language consultant Poutoko Manava o te Reo Māori and Justina Nicholas.

Apii Avarua principal Engia Baxter and teachers show their talents in the string band competition. MELINA ETCHES/ 24070519

Karati urged Cook Islanders to learn, read, write and speak Maori and ensure children become fluent in the language.

Apii Titikaveka are “very proud” of their student Tangiia Tupuna – 1^{English Stone} In the Speech Contest, Amos Rimamotu – 1^{English Stone}
in the pe’e category, and Raelyn Brothers — consolation prize for representing the College in the ‘Epetoma ō te reo Māori’ competition.

The results of the Te ‘Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani event are as follows.

Dozens of popular story streams: 1^{English Stone} – Apii Titikaveka – Tangiia Grandfather, 2 years old^nd Apii Takitumu – Amara Gribble, 3^road Adi Awarua Cleveland Therapeutics; Consolation Prizes – Apii Arorangi, Apii Nikao, Apii Te Uki Ou and Apii Rutaki.

Benefits: 1^{English Stone} Rangiatea Matavera – Bishop Uirangi, Dr Danny Areai, Papa Terai Williams; 2^nd Map Taurekareka O Nikao – Anjima Ruarau, Ben Patia and Kuraiti Rasmussen; 3^road
– Pa Enua – Toka Toka, Kairua Mataio and Danielle Nimeti; Puaikura – Tuaine Manavaroa, Tamaiva Mateariki, Ngatokorua Tupuna.

On: 1^{English Stone} Amos Rimamotu, 2^nd
Adam Chiricahua, 3^road Derek Doherty, Consolation – George Rouru, Ngatoko Rongo. Backup: 1^{English Stone} Big Brother, 2^nd Xie Jinna Brothers, 3^road Ngatupuma Teio, Comforters – Raelyn Brothers and Tuaine George.

What to do: 1.^{English Stone} Apiawarua; 2^nd
Port Wananga; 3^road Cook Islands Airports Authority – Makea Pauka, Akaiti Purea, Matavaia Taputoa, JeanPaul Teatai, Ngatokorua Tereia, Ngatuaine Rongo, Royal Henry, Nooroa Maui, Ngatokorua Rota, Rahaba Taero; Comfort – Te Tango Akatanotano (Department of Corrections); Removal of Life Specialists (Department of Internal Affairs); Te Pae Tanu (Department of Agriculture) – Walter Tangata, Piri Ma’ao, Omar Urirau, Tamaiva Mateariki, Janesson Arokapiti, Ngaonorima Topetai, Iriea Tangapiri, Mari Syme, Daphne Wichman-Takairangi, Kuraiti Rasmussen.

Pe’e – Amos Rimamotu

Before his death

God is ready

In the sky, on land, in the sea

Human life is worthless

My language, it disappeared from my life

My voice, it’s gone from my life

It doesn’t tell the story

Stupid and dirty

He is my voice

You are relieved

He is my voice

This is a compact pillar

He is my voice

E ki’ato, right

He is my voice

Direction to the car

This will be fun

Answer with my voice

Viscous, quenched-death

Take it away, take it away from me

Let Grandpa’s fish die

In my life

Keep your fingers crossed

Opening our hearts to our language

Long hair, long hair

This is divided, because tomorrow will bite people

The screen will look at O ​​Rongo

Set your heart free, set your feelings free, set people free

My voice, your voice, our voice

My voice, your voice, our voice

Our hearts are broken on the ground

Bury it in Avaiki soil

A sacred profession

Fix and turn off the fire

drive

My stomach is full

Double Head

Watch

be prepared.

Pe’e – Derek Doherty

Manu is so tall..

A bird flies into the darkness

Mangalieu

Obtaining bird feathers from Yamoa

Don’t touch the back of your head

Cara Cara Lee…

Black Day…

We have been

member password

It tickles gently

It’s about people

Cup, cup

Capuai… Hope

My voice, my father, bravely facing my life) x2

My voice, from my ancestors to the present

My voice belongs to your humanity

Let’s talk to you

Kakol, Kakol, Puprawamai

To Taku’s voice, it’s too long to miss

Wakamau Ngia, Na Leo A Te Wii Tupuna

This is my Tila.

Park Permit

Te Ulu Otkalu

Wow, crazy eyes)

The tires don’t fit, the floor doesn’t fit

Listen carefully…

Stand with your lead leg forward

Huanoracao to Longo

or Ak Totiti

It’s your fault

Please leave Kaleva behind

Kaleva is good

My voice, my father, bravely facing my life) x2

My Pukawa Book

Anakia!!!…) X3

Hello, hello tatou boo wua atu

Atavaiwolo