7:51 am today

Using waiata as a point of connection and learning

From Saturday Morning, 7:51 am today

When the Blues take on the Waratahs at Eden Park next Saturday, the Australian and New Zealand anthems won't be the only waiata being sung.

After organising the world's largest haka last year and reclaiming the Guinness World Record, Dame Hinewehi Mohi is back - with the first ever Waiata Singalong series.

Designed to bring people together through waiata, and help them learn te reo Māori, rugby fans will have the opportunity to belt out the classic 'Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi' and Six60's 'Pepeha' before the game.

Dame Hinewehi talks to Susie.

Dame Hinewehi Mohi.

Dame Hinewehi Mohi. Photo: Jane Ussher

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