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Into the Great Moana of Kanaloa: Tiki Taane's "Tangaroa"

Friday, November 6th, 2009
Posted in 'Ike Hawai'i, Ka Mo‘omeheu Hawai‘i / Hawaiian Culture, Mele / Music, Polinekia / Polynesia, Pāleo / Albums

I’ve been hooked to Māori spin doctor Tiki Taane since I first caught a glimpse of his mindblowing video clip “Tangaroa”, off his debut album album Past, Present, Future. For those unfamiliar with Polynesian mythology, Tangaroa is the Māori god of the sea, corresponding to the Hawaiian akua Kanaloa. The track is a shock to the [...]


Nothing to Hide in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Posted in Polinekia / Polynesia, Pāpaho / Media

This fantastic TV spot (shot by director Kevin Denholm via Exposure Films) has made its way from Aotearoa/New Zealand to all over the world. In an era where flying has become more of a chore than pleasure, Air New Zealand wanted to show they have nothing to hide. So they turned to their employees, including [...]