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28 (Māori) Battalion

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Duration
00:30:11
Taonga Māori Collection
Yes
Credits
RNZ Collection
Huata, Wiremu Wi te Tau, 1917-1991
Waaka Turi
Smith, Riki
Awatere, Arapeta, 1910-1976
New Zealand. Army. Expeditionary Force, 2nd. Battalion, 28

This recording is a dubbing of excerpts from the Māori Battalion concert at Taranto, Italy in 1943. See ID18305 for the full item.

Introduction in Māori then song, "Kua Rongorongo Ake Ahau".

Commentator introduces a young Italian singer.

Major Wi Pewhairangi Reedy greets Apirana Ngata and sends greetings to Ngāti Porou regarding hui for Ngarimu song,, whaikorero and haka, Samoan greetings and song, "greetings from the boys of "D" company with men from throughout NZ, Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands and Chatham Islands."

2nd Lt. Ricky Smith (Ngāti Kahungunu) - greetings. Mentions Padre Wi Huata. Song by Turi Waaka, Whetu Ngoinohi , Hori Pomana, Hoani Hapeta and Ricky Smith" Wonderful mother of mine." followed by unidentified song, (Major) Awatere whaikorero Song: Po Atu Rau.