Kāore taku raru is the official waiata of Te Herenga Waka Marae, composed by Te Rangiāhuta Ruka Broughton shortly before his passing in 1986, just a few months before Te Tumu Herenga Waka was opened. It reflects on his ill health, seen as the utu for the building of the wharenui, and urges students and staff members who enter the wharenui to uplift each other, to think critically, and to engage in higher learning. This waiata is performed by the tangata whenua during most pōwhiri at Te Herenga Waka marae.
This waiata is sung only by the tangata whenua of the marae and is not appropriate for anyone coming on to Te Herenga Waka as manuhiri.
The project, Ngā Tau o Te Herenga Waka, was inspired by a gathering of different generations of alumni from Te Herenga Waka marae who attended Kathy ‘Gran’ Samuel’s tangihanga. A shared willingness to learn waiata over the years grew and this project was given impetus by the opening of the new Living Pā and reawakening of Te Tumu Herenga Waka.
Ngā Tau o Te Herenga Waka is a tribute to all who have had a strong connection to Te Herenga Waka marae over the years.
Download the booklet, 'Ngā Tau o Te Herenga Waka—A collection of waiata', including the lyrics for 13 waiata from this page: [ Ссылка ]
