Does New Zealand know 'Tūtira Mai'?

  • 26/06/2017

'Tūtira Mai' is an iconic Kiwi song and New Zealand Rugby is trying to get fans to sing it during All Blacks matches.

The song was chosen because it's been drummed into most New Zealanders since childhood, while also being catchy enough to drown out enemies in a stadium.

While it's gotten the support of a number of sports stars, including Dame Valerie Adams and All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino, there could be one key flaw: do people know the words?

Newshub hit the streets to see how many people can actually sing along to the beloved Kiwi tune.

Here are the lyrics if you're planning on brushing up on your singing skills.

'Tūtira Mai Nga Iwi'

Tūtira mai ngā iwi,

tātou tātou e

Tūtira mai ngā iwi,

tātou tātou e

Whai-a te marama-tanga,

me te aroha - e ngā iwi!

Ki-a ko tapa tahi,

Ki-a ko-tahi rā

Tātou tātou e

(Repeat)

Tā-tou tā-tou e E!!

Hi aue hei !!!

English Translation

Line up together people

All of us, all of us

Stand in rows people

All of us, all of us

Seek after knowledge

and love of others - everyone

Think as one

Act as one

All of us, all of us

All of us, all of us!!

Hi aue hei !!!

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