Featured Songs

• Tīmoti Kāretu

  Whakaipuipu

  ‘Whakaipuipu’ is a waiata tangi or lament. Dr. Tīmoti Kāretu composed the waiata tangi as an expression of the enormous loss he felt following the passing of his dear friend... more

• Ngoi Pēwhairangi

  Whakarongo

  ‘Whakarongo’ is a waiata-ā-ringa by Ngoi Pēwhairangi. It is one of Ngoi’s most famous compositions and incorporates her beliefs and methodology on teaching te reo Māori. ... more

Welcome to Tāmata Toiere

Tāmata Toiere is a digital repository of waiata and haka. The website is free of charge as it is a non-profit project with the purpose of increasing access to waiata and haka. The site is very comprehensive and has the capacity to hold print, images, and media files, both audio and visual.