Stan Walker – Aotearoa ft. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi & Maisey Rika: A Powerful Anthem Celebrating Te Reo and Kiwi Unity

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:14:06 +1200

Stan Walker’s “Aotearoa”, featuring powerhouse voices Ria Hall, Troy Kingi, and Maisey Rika, is more than a song — it’s a cultural landmark for New Zealand. Sung proudly in te reo Māori, this modern waiata is a call for unity, pride, and the revitalisation of indigenous identity through music. For Kiwi audiences, the track resonates as both a celebration of heritage and a reflection of our shared national journey.

From Auckland classrooms singing it during Māori Language Week to Māori and Pasifika communities embracing its message across Wellington, Rotorua, and Gisborne, “Aotearoa” is fast becoming a contemporary anthem of cultural pride and inclusiveness. The collaboration unites some of Aotearoa’s most respected Māori artists, blending soul, roots, and tradition into a stirring performance that continues to inspire across generations.

For teachers, rangatahi, iwi leaders, and music lovers, this waiata affirms the importance of te reo Māori in mainstream media, strengthens cross-cultural understanding, and elevates the presence of indigenous voices in the NZ music industry.

Whether performed at kapa haka, played on repeat at kura kaupapa Māori, or sung proudly at local whānau gatherings, “Aotearoa” reminds us all: this land, this language, this spirit — it’s ours to honour, protect, and uplift.

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