Media library

Audio

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Military Medal to Lieutenant Watene Pahau <span>during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</span></strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image </strong>from Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa Trust</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to Private Peter Maangi <span>during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</span></strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<div class="field-label"><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</div><div class="field-label">&nbsp;</div><div class="field-label"><strong>Image </strong>Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa Trust</div>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Royal Red Cross to Charge Sister Jane Kiritapu Nepia of the New Zealand Army Nursing&nbsp;Service&nbsp;<span>during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</span></strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image </strong><a href="http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C3488… Museum - Online Cenotaph</a>. Image maybe subject to copyright.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Military Cross to Lieutenant Te Rauwhiro Tibble during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image </strong>from Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa Trust</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Military Cross to Reverend Wi Te Tau Huata <span>during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</span></strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong><span></span></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image </strong>Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996. Bull, George Robert: Captain Reverend Wi Te Tau Huata in Egypt during World War II. New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency. Ref: DA-04461-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. <a href="http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22763913">http://natlib.govt.nz/records/2…;

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Military Cross to Captain Aussie Huata <span>during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</span></strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p>

<p><strong>Presentation of the Military Cross to Captain Wi Reedy <span>during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</span></strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<div class="field-item odd"><p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image </strong>from Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa Trust</p></div>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Military Cross to Major Benjamin Goddard Christy during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Military Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Arapeta Awatere (DSO) during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people, including members of the Maori Battalion, was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image </strong>Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004. Kaye, George 1914- : Arapeta Awatere. New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency. Ref: DA-08379. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. <a href="http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22570383">http://natlib.govt.nz/records/2…;

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><strong>Presentation of the Military Cross to Major John Sonny Baker during the investiture ceremony on 13th of September 1947&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae. Seventeen decorations were presented to service&nbsp;men and women&nbsp;who had served abroad and on the home front.</strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image </strong>from Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa Trust</p>

<p><strong>The <acronym title="ceremonial dance to welcome visitors">haka pohiri </acronym><em>‘</em>No wai te motoka’&nbsp;performed here by Hiruharama School&nbsp;welcomed visitors attending&nbsp;events&nbsp;at Uepohatu marae, Ruatoria in 1947.&nbsp;The first verse is a greeting to the Governor General, the second is a lamentation to those who died in the War and the third&nbsp;is in honour of Lt Moananui a Kiwa Ngarimu.&nbsp;Sir Apirana Ngata, who oversaw the gathering, can be heard over the PA system in the background.</strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp; The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;</p><p>A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>At the Investiture held on the second day, seventeen decorations were presented to servicemen and women who had served abroad and on the home front.</p><p>The gathering was an important one, attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p><p><strong>Site editors note: </strong>Audio starts part way through the haka pohiri.<strong><br /></strong></p><h2>Transcript</h2><p><acronym title="Leader">Kaea</acronym>:&nbsp; Aue! No wai te motoka e topa mai nga rori<br /><acronym title="Group">Katoa</acronym>: Aue! Nohou nei Kawana<br />Tika mai nei taua, i nawa!<br />Aue! Aue! Aue ha!<br />Aue! Aue! Aue ha! <acronym title="repeat">(ano)</acronym></p><p><acronym title="Leader">Kaea</acronym>:&nbsp;Aue! Homai he mata, kia haehae au,<br /><acronym title="Group">Katoa</acronym>: Kia kotia i te kiri<br />I awhi ai &nbsp;taua, i nawa!<br />Aue! Aue! Aue ha!<br />Aue! Aue! Aue ha! <acronym title="repeat">(ano)</acronym></p><p><acronym title="Leader">Kaea</acronym>:&nbsp; Aue! Kikino e Moana ki te ripo(?) i Tunihia!<br /><acronym title="Group">Katoa</acronym>: To mate kino e tama,<br />I wehe ai taua, i nawa!<br />Aue! Aue! Aue ha!<br />Aue! Aue! Aue ha! <acronym title="repeat">(ano)</acronym></p><p><acronym title="repeat"></acronym>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image:&nbsp;</strong>Porikapa Awatere accompanies Governor-General Sir Bernard Freyberg at the opening of Uepohatu War Memorial Hall on 13 September 1947.&nbsp;<br /><a href="http://natlib.govt.nz/">Alexander Turnbull Library</a>.&nbsp; Ref: A004827.</p>

<p><strong>The&nbsp;song 'Nga Whare Pa' was composed as a welcome home for the soldiers of World War I.&nbsp; It is performed here by Hiruharama School&nbsp;during the welcome for guests attending events at Uepohatu marae Ruatoria in 1947.&nbsp; </strong></p><p>The <acronym title=" open space or courtyard where people gather, generally in front of a main building or meeting house; forum of social life; modern meaning: the complex of buildings surrounding the courtyard and the courtyard itself">marae </acronym><em></em>hosted events&nbsp;held on the 12th and 13th of September&nbsp;that&nbsp;included cultural competitions with local school children&nbsp;and the opening of the Uepohatu War Memorial Hall.&nbsp;The hall was built to commemorate East Coast soldiers who died during the two World Wars.&nbsp;</p><p>A reunion of ex-service people (including members of the Maori Battalion) was also held.&nbsp;</p><p>At the Investiture held on the second day, seventeen decorations were presented to servicemen and women who had served abroad and on the home front.</p><p>The gathering was an important one. attended by thousands including&nbsp;the Prime Minister Peter Fraser, the Leader of the Opposition Sidney Holland and other members of Parliament.&nbsp; Sir Bernard Freyberg, the Governor General opened the hall and unveiled two memorial tablets inside.</p><h2><strong>Transcript</strong></h2><p>Powhiritia a nga morehu<br />Te iwi, tangihia<br />Te mamae e, me te pouri nui<br />Tenei ra kura mahea</p><p>Hoki mai ra<br />Hoki mai ra ki te kainga<br />E tatari atu nei ki a koutou<br />Nga tau roa i ngaro atu ai<br />E aroha, e ngau kino nei ahau</p><p>Nga whare pa tenei huakina<br />Te iwi kia koea<br />Kua hoki mai nga tamariki toa<br />Ki te ao ora</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sound file</strong> from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, ref: <a href="https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?recor…;. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright.</p><p><strong>Image:&nbsp;</strong>Porikapa Awatere accompanies Governor-General Sir Bernard Freyberg at the opening of Uepohatu War Memorial Hall on 13 September 1947.&nbsp;<br /><a href="http://natlib.govt.nz/">Alexander Turnbull Library</a>.&nbsp; Ref: A004827.</p>