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Stand strong together maori12/26/2023 We demonstrated considerable passion for the acquisition of technology – the adaptation of agriculture and shipping methods, the adoption of books and use of publishing as three strong examples. Tangata whenua started trading with Europeans from the late 19th century. That book laid the orthographic foundations of written Maori and was an early example of innovation twenty years before Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed. In 1820, Hongi Hika and the younger chief Waikato of Rangihoua travelled to Cambridge to work with Professor Samuel Lee on a compilation of a book entitled, A grammar and vocabulary of the language of New Zealand. Our history is one of enterprise and entrepreneurial success. ![]() In our world, our past informs our present and shapes our future i nga wa o mua. How are we expressing our indigeneity in the innovations and initiatives we present to the world?īefore we even think about today’s successes, I think it’s important to remember the journey we’ve been on to get here. Who are our legends – what are the enduring qualities of entertainers like House of Shem, Herbs, DJ Pouroufessor, Cornerstone Roots? What is our indigenous brand of Maori creativity and enterprise? So how does the all-American story relate to us here, in Aotearoa? He was the first black artist to get a video on MTV every marae had our kids imitating the Moonwalk and the Robot and even if the King of Pop may have been ambiguous about whether he was “ Black or White”, there was a consistent energy and a brilliance in his music that encouraged us to believe “we are the world”.ĭespite his failings, (on which the world’s media are fixated), there is no denial that he was an Icon to many, an entrepreneur, a legend. In fact, if you’ve been a regular fan at Te Matatini over the years, you might have noticed more than a few waiata derived from the inspiration of Michael Jackson melodies. Mikaere Hakihana was a legacy amongst Maori, long before his death. Or is it something about the personal strength of the message, the innovation that is associated with them, the unique sense of character that endures on, long after their initial mark is made? Is it about putting on a pair of red togs, a gold-plated military jacket, a single white glove? One appeared on a TV show for a year provoked a mass shopping frenzy on her brand of shampoo and even today, her pin-up poster from 1976 is the bestseller of all time with more than 12 million copies sold.Īnother one introduced some complex dance moves, created a string of world best-selling records, ( Thriller is still registering as the worlds’ best-selling album of all time) and was inducted into the Guiness Book of Records as the most successful entertainer of all time. In the last ten days the world has mourned the loss of two legends, American stars who have been crowned with the title Icon. ![]() The 4th of July is an appropriate day to be thinking about icons.
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