Padre Hūata and Lt-Col Fairbrother in Taranto

Padre Wiremu Te Tau Hūata (Ngāti Kahungunu, Waikato) makes introductory comments in Māori about the Battalion and then introduces the Battalion's Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel Monty Fairbrother, who makes a situation report. The himene Au, e Ihu (O Lord look down upon me) is followed by the blessing. Recorded in Taranto, Italy, November 1943.

Reference: 
<p>Track one from <em>Ake, Ake Kia Kaha E! Songs of the 28 (Māori) Battalion</em></p><p>Original sound file from <a href="http://www.soundarchives.co.nz/">Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero</a>. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright. To request a copy of the recording, contact Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero.</p>

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