Monday marks the start of Te Wiki o te Reo Maori and this year marks 40 years since Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori began.
To recognise the week-long celebration, Toni Huata is releasing a video for her song Hopukia Te Tao.
Melody Thomas talks to Toni about Te Wiki o te reo Maori and being part of the Celebration of Maori Music from Ngati Kahungunu event.
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Music details
Artist: Toni Huata
Song: Hopukia Te Tao, A Muri Ra
Composer: T. Huata, G. Farr
Album: Hopukia
Label: Waahuu
Artist: Toni Huata
Song: He Mihi Maioha
Composer:
Album: Mauri To
Label:Waahuu