Selected by Radio Ngāti Porou - Charlie Kahaki performs the waiata 'Matariki', written by Tumanako Kururangi.
This song was entered into a Matariki song writing competition at Radio Ngāti Porou, and was written as a learning tool for the children of Te Puna Reo o Raparapaririki, where Tumanako Kururangi is the head kaiako.
The song sings of the beauty of Matariki and recites the names of all seven stars of Matariki.