I want to share one other song which always makes me smile (and not just because of the 1980's hair cuts). I don't speak or understand Maori but it doesn't matter.

It was written in 1982 from a collaboration between Maori linguist Ngoi Pewhairangi and musician Dalvanius. Dalvanius was from Patea, a small village which was dependant for jobs on the big freezing works. (The works had opened in 1883, canning meat for export. It started freezing meat in 1904) When "The Works" closed in 1982 there was huge social disruption, and young Maori people had to leave their close-knit marae and head for the cities to find work. Some could not cope with the loss of communal support.

This song seeks to connect urban Maori to their roots and encourages pride in being Maori. Poi-E has become a "Kiwi classic" . (Best played very loud). Hope you enjoy it.

http://youtu.be/DQLUygS0IAQ