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This track was created for Porirua City Council for the Porirua community to enjoy.
This song cannot be used for commercial use, for example to promote a business or organisation other than Porirua City Council, unless it is licensed to the songwriter and copyright holder Steph Casey. Anyone wishing to use the song for these purposes must contact the copyright holder at info@beetroot.co.nz. Copyright of the song is registered to the songwriter under the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA).
lyrics
Pauātahanui
Judgeford and Rānui
Mana, Pukerua Bay
Cannons Creek, Titahi Bay
Paremata, Ascot Park
Takapūwāhia
From Camborne to Waitangirua
We all live in Porirua
Ko Porirua taku kāinga
Whakapiri mai
Whakatata mai
Ki te whenua haumako o Ngāti Toa
He oranga āwhinuku
He oranga āwhirangi
He oranga mō te marea
Kā puta, Kā ora!
We live in Porirua
The home of Ngāti Toa
Kenepuru, Plimmerton
Papakōwhai, Elsdon
Onepoto, Aotea
Whitby and Hongoeka
From Camborne to Waitangirua
We all live in Porirua
Pauātahanui
Judgeford and Rānui
Mana, Pukerua Bay
Cannons Creek, Titahi Bay
Paremata, Ascot Park
Takapūwāhia
Kenepuru, Plimmerton
Papakōwhai, Elsdon
Onepoto, Aotea
Whitby and Hongoeka
From Camborne to Waitangirua
We all live in Porirua
Afio mai i Porirua
credits
released December 17, 2020
Written and recorded by Steph Casey.
Lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals - Steph Casey
Backing vocals - Charlotte Kerrigan
Backing vocals - Cameron Te Moananui
Karakia speaker - Kahurangi Moeahu
Special thanks to:
- Charlotte Kerrigan for coordinating the children's choir, musical input, advice on te reo, and support of the project.
- Virginia Maxwell at Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Porirua Campus for assisting with the Karakia and te reo sections.
Children's choir:
Tui Katene
Kai Lowis
Nathan Gatling
Maya Gatling
Micayla Clough
Isaac Clough
Jacob Clough
Silvia Viola Mari
Jaime Kerrigan
Produced by Steph Casey
Mixed by Andrew Downes at Home-Run studios, Wellington, New Zealand
Mastered by Mike Gibson at Munki Studios, Wellington, New Zealand
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