He Angitu Ngātahi E

Tuesday, 6th February 2024 at 11:30am

Ma te kotahitanga e whai kaha ai tātau - In unity, we have strength.
Earlier this week, Year 9 students learned our school Haka, as part of their Orientation. It was great to see everyone taking pride in whanaungatanga, and gaining a sense of belonging to Green Bay High School. With growing confidence, their voices became louder. We can't wait to hear a full-school rendition! Below are the words of He Angitū Ngātahi E, written & composed by past pupil Tyler Hireme (He Taonga Māori honours recipient (2021, 2022).

KAEA: Taringa whakarongo, Kia rite, Kia rite, Kia mau!
Tātou katoa: Hi auē, hi!
KAEA: Motukaraka
Tātou katoa: Hi!
KAEA: Motukaraka
Tātou katoa: Hā!
KAEA: Tēnā tukua
Tātou katoa: I a ha hā! Tū te ihiihi, tū te wehiwehi, tū rite ki te kauri tū i te wao o Tiriwa e.
Titirangi te maunga
Waitahurangi te awa
Motukaraka… maranga mai rā.
Te iti kahurangi taku ara, au, au, auē hā!
KAEA: He aha rā taku whāinga?!
Tātou katoa: Ko kauri
E tipu e rea
Rau o te huia
He tangata, hi, he tangata hā!
KAEA: He angitū ngātahi e!
Tātou katoa: Herenga tangata, herenga iwi, herenga motu karaka mō ake tonu e!