Waiata Anthems CHAD CHAMBERS - Kei Pōhēhē (Short Documentary Story)
When Chad ‘The Boogieman’ Chambers’ hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata, Kei Pōhēhē, that pays homage to his hometown and the wairua of the “hearty Ngātis.”
Iconic musical artists from around Aotearoa record their songs in te reo Māori. These new stories celebrate te reo Māori through the power of waiata.
Primary Title
- Waiata Anthems
Episode Title
- CHAD CHAMBERS - Kei Pōhēhē (Short Documentary Story)
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 30 April 2025
Start Time
- 18 : 55
Finish Time
- 19 : 00
Duration
- 05:00
Series
- 3
Episode
- 16
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Iconic musical artists from around Aotearoa record their songs in te reo Māori. These new stories celebrate te reo Māori through the power of waiata.
Episode Description
- When Chad ‘The Boogieman’ Chambers’ hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata, Kei Pōhēhē, that pays homage to his hometown and the wairua of the “hearty Ngātis.”
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Popular music--New Zealand
- Te reo
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Music
Contributors
- Julia Parnell (Producer)
- Hinewehi Mohi (Producer)
- Notable Pictures (Production Unit)
- Raukatauri Productions (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
- Popular music--New Zealand
- Te reo
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand