HOLD ON entered by Haley Grace-Hollis of Gisborne [Radio Ngāti Porou]; Lyrics by Haley Grace-Hollis; Music by Haley Grace-Hollis, Delia Harrison & Iwasa Pohatu; Performed by Haley Grace-Hollis and whānau of Aotearoa; Filmed by Gabrielle Tamihana and Haley Grace-Hollis. "i wrote this song after losing 4 of my siblings to suicide. i wrote it to let people know its ok to ask for help. you are loved by many, hold on kia kaha."

STAND UP entered by Danielle Walker of Hamilton [Tainui FM]; Lyrics by Danielle & Leila Walker; Music by Sonny Johnson; Performed by Danielle & Leila Walker; Filmed by Danielle Walker. "This song is about standing up for whatever beliefs you have. Having a voice and speaking out. And just standing up for yourself as ONE person and individual. Or as a family and community."

E TŪ WHĀNAU entered by Lewis Domb of Hawera [Te Korimako o Taranaki]; Lyrics & music by Lewis Domb; Performed & filmed by Lewis Domb. "To inspire positive change in us as adults to be responsible for creating a positive future with a better quality of life for not only us here now but for the next generation and in turn future generations to come."

STOP HURTING OUR CHILDREN entered by Maureen Fepuleai of Papakura [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics by Maureen Fepuleai; Music by Destiny Fruean'; Performed by Maureen Fepuleai. "My five children inspired me to stop the unhealthy and unsafe parenting practices I was engaged in as a young Samoan (school of hard knocks) Mother and to become a better and safer parent for their sakes. It wasn't easy to overcome badly formed habits, but it was doable, and I am grateful to be the parent and grandparent of safe, happy and amazing children and grandchildren. When I read about the deaths of so many of the vulnerable and innocent children of Aotearoa New Zealand, my sadness and guilt at not being there for any of them, resulted in this song. It is my hope that this song will encourage many of us, to look for healthier and safer ways to be there, for our children. :-)"

TROUBLED entered by Charlie Williams of Whanganui [Awa FM]; Lyrics by Charlie Williams, Jay Rerekura & Danny Williams; Music by Charlie Williams, Tyson Tauri & Danny Williams; Performed by Charlie Williams, Jay Rerekura & Tyson Tauri: Filmed by Jay Rerekura. "Troubled is for the brothers. We all have times when we get stressed out or bothered by situations in or out of our control. For us, this waiata is about saying to our brothers, "We can be better, we need to be better ... and we will." Ahakoa nga piki me nga heke, me tū kaha tātou. This song vibes on the heavyness of the situations we find ourselves in but finishes up with the "Hope" that there will be a brighter day."

AOTEAROA entered by Dion Broughton of Manurewa, Auckland [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Dion Broughton; Performed by Dion & Nice (Guitars & Vocals), Pistol (Bass), Cummings (Drums); Filmed by Shane Upoko. "This song is about how lucky we all are to live in Aotearoa. It reminds us that we shouldn’t take our birthplace for granted. We live in a beautiful country with a unique blend of diverse cultures. Sometimes we get caught up in our troubles and we forget what it means to be a Kiwi from this amazing place called Aotearoa."

MAKE A CHANGE entered by TeRii Pirihi of Opotiki [Tumeke FM]; Lyrics & music by TeRii Pirihi; Performed by TeRii Pirihi. Filmed by Nina Pirihi. "This song is about inspiring people to make a positive change in the world for the next generation to come."

I'LL CALL IN A LITTLE WHILE entered by Dion Whaanga of Gisborne [Turanga FM]; Lyrics & music by Dion Whaanga; Performed & filmed by Dion Whaanga. "In our busy lives, we must realise and acknowledge the beauty of simplicity, genuine love and respect and to not take for granted what we already have."

HE TAUMATA ORA TE TANGI entered by Dox Love of Wellington [Atiawa Toa FM]; Lyrics & music by Dox Love; Performed by Dox Love & Shakur Love; Filmed by Dox Love. "This song speaks of positive change through education, to be in a position of positive leadership for your family and future generations, acknowledging those that have gone before us, as inspiration. The E Tu Whanau values are also been highlighted through the song."

I WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE entered by Harete Burnett of Edgecumbe [Tumeke FM]; Lyrics & music by Harete Burnett; Performed by Harete Burnett; Filmed by Tumeke FM. "My message to you all is that if you are unable to pick yourself up from what you are or have been going through, to know that you are not alone and that there are people out there to help you. i am hoping that my message is strong enough for people to have courage and speak up for what they think is right. block out any negativity and just think positive."

THIS OCCASION entered by Johnny Angel Eneliko Laulu of Auckland [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Johnny Angel; Performed & filmed by Johnny Angel. "Kia Ora The song is about a person who is going through a difficult time, and he realises hes in trouble/ and needs help.He is comforted with family/other people, who have been supportive (The name of the song" This Occassion, is the turning point for change. This song is inspired by "A love Song" I wrote in my early years. However over time, I wanted the song to have more meaning than a mushy/love story. I felt that being raised/surrounded by violent families/ and people (personally) I believe in the song, and very thankful for those on FBook who helped send photos/etc for the Video/Slideshow. I hope you enjoy "This Occasion"

BELIEVE entered by Dion Broughton of Manurewa, Auckland [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Dion Broughton; Performed by GTOz featuring Dion & Paul (Guitars & Vocals), Pistol (Bass), Cummings (Drums); Filmed by Troy. "This song explores the power of Tikanga – doing the right thing. The GTOz believe in good, being good to your whanau, friends and community. Imagine if we all just did one good thing for someone else every day no matter how small, something so simple yet a powerful possibility for positive change in our communities."

CAUSE entered by Dion Broughton of Manurewa, Auckland [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Dion Broughton; Performed by GTOz featuring Shane Upoko (Rap), Dion & Nice (Guitars & Vocals), Pistol (Bass), Cummings (Drums); Filmed by Shane Upoko. "Cause is a message from the GTOz, as fathers, to our Tamariki that we are here for them no matter what they are dealing with. In today’s society we see high rates of anxiety and suicide in our young people and it’s up to us as parents to encourage them to open up and talk about their problems."

I LOVE YOU entered by Manawanui Walker-Ratahi of Gisborne [Turanga FM]; Lyrics by Manawanui Walker-Ratahi, Music by Suran; Performed & filmed by Manawanui Walker-Ratahi. "About 'me' a dad and his kids trying to be all we can be. Stating that we know we ain't perfect and don't always get to do all these things but I still love you's. Point out all my imperfections as a father but letting them know in this song that I am trying my best for them and there future."

THE ROOTS entered by Reyna Marama of Gisborne [Turanga FM]; Lyrics & Music by Reyna Marama; Performed by Reyna Marama aka Dreadeye Kiki Marama."The song is about being maori polynesian living lifes struggles from my own personal struggles from broken relationships to drugs and alcohol and understanding the greater struggle our maori people have been through over history and still today and finding the answer through our roots and the love of our culture and realizing we must love our self and where we come from to overcome anything we may struggle with ... my music is influenced by maori culture hiphop culture and reggae culture."

YOU ARE NOT ALONE entered by Raymah Matāfai of Mt Wellington [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Rayah Matāfai; Music by Kid99 Aka Izayah Matāfai; Performed by Raymah & Zephaniah Matāfai; Filmed by Fata Tuialii Productions. "This song that I entered which is written by myself with the help of my family titled “You are not alone” basically talking about suicide prevention and to let those who are going through battles know that they are not alone and to not be afraid to call out for help. This song means so much to me as i lost my grandfather due to mental illness (Suicide) Papa never spoke to anyone about what was going on and so I hope this song encourages our Māori/Pasefika whanau to speak out. No one deserves to fight their battles on their own ! Come on Aotearoa ! Stand up and speak out ❤️ Raymah"

KOTAHI RA | ONE DAY entered by Taniora Tauariki of Auckland [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Gibson Harris & Taniora Tauariki; Performed by Gibson Harris, Taniora Tauariki, Ellaphon Tauariki, Benjamin Tauariki; Filmed by Gibson Harris & Taniora Tauariki. "Kotahi Ra | One Day talks about the every day struggles our whanaus have to go through, falling into (dare I say) the endless cycle created by our suppressors. it also talks of how us as Maori are a communal people and we are strong when we work as kotahi. lifes not easy and if our waiata can inspire change in one persons life, give them the hope and the strength to take each day as it comes ill be happy. Our inspiration comes from our Tamariki, our rangatahi and Kaumatua/Kuia who continue to teach us the importants of Whanau/aroha/whakawhanaungatanga/manakitanga and much much more. Nga Mihi kia koutou katoa"

BROS FOR CHANGE entered by Jaye Pukepuke of Christchurch [Tahu FM]; Lyrics by Zion Tauamiti & Tieki Kupenga; Music by Zion Tauamiti; Performed by Zion Tauamiti & Vai Punivai; Filmed by Struan Purdie (Early Bird Media). "Our song is about our kaupapa bros for change and what we teach our whanau. Bringing everyone together."

THIS IS ME entered by Te Hou Ora Whanau Services c/o Aidan Dickson of Dunedin [Tahu FM]; Lyrics by Cleveland & Hoepo; Music by Josh, Hoepo, Cleveland; Performed by Josh, Hoepo, Cleveland; Filmed by Aidan Dickson. "I had the privilege of helping Hoepo, Cleveland and Josh put this video together. A big thank you to them for letting me be apart of this inspiring project. The boys have all come up against challenges in the lives and have been in trouble with the Youth Justice system, this song portrays their positive outlooks looking towards the future, and their determination to turn their lives around for the better. We hope this song, which they wrote and performed themselves will inspire other youth in similar situations. Big thanks to the boy's whanau and friends who helped out ... the song is 100% original and written by the boys (both only 15/16yrs old)."

AROHA KI TETAHI entered by Chevourne Natana of Tawera [Tumeke FM]; Lyrics & music by Te Rina Natana & Hohepa Tamiana; Performed & filmed by Te Rina Natana & Hohepa Tamiana. "Aroha Matemateaone tetahi ki tetahi Whanau, kainga, iwi, hapu, Ki nga matua, nga hoa kua wehe atu Ki te atua Inspiration: Kia tu kotahi te whanau ki te tautoko i nga akoranga i nga korero i nga kare a roto, hai painga hai oranga mo tatau te tangata, te iwi puta noa i te motu Kia mau ki nga tohutohu tikanga hoki me nga taonga tukuiho a nga matua tipuna, kia matua mohio mo tatau te iwi whanui hai poihere ma nga tamariki mokopuna e tipu ake nei. Kia mau kia u ki nga tikanga e pa ana ki o ratau ake iwi, hapu. Kia noho tuturu ki to ratau ake turangawaewae, kia tu i te tu, kia hikoi i te hikoi a o ratau matua pakeke tipuna hoki. Kia aroha ki tetahi ki tetahi."

I GOTCHA BACK entere4d by Selah Saints of Hawera [Te Korimako o Taranaki]; Lyrics & music by Lukey & music by Lukey & Lui; Performed by Lukey, Lui, Freddy, Gaz, Hec, Mikey; Filmed by Lukey. "We wrote this song to help with awareness of supporting others through tough times... from simple deeds like giving someone a ride to deep trauma like suicide support. Everyone can help and everyone needs help.. we can never do things on our own and this song is a reminder to be a helper or never be too whakamā to ask for help n reach out... friends, family, strangers. It all counts when we all help. Thats what having eachothers back is all about. Thats why we will donate any winnings to some of our local charities we support like The Kai Kitchen and suicide support services. Ngamihi Nui please vote...."

WHAKAPAPA entered by Robert Werahiko of Reporoa [The Heat 99.1 FM]; Lyrics by Robert Werahiko & Luke Reihana; Music by Robert Werahiko; Performed by Robert Werahiko & Luke Reihana; Filmed by Robert Werahiko. "the layout of the waiata whakapapa starts with a tauparapara which we commonly known as reciting the beginning of Tane, after a tauparapara generally a mihi follows which is the verses in the song, included in our mihi are our pepeha which gives a detailed description of we're we are from in our rohe and a reminder to our tamariki knowing there pepeha will keep them grounded to papatuanuku and form a understanding of taha maori, which we believe in now days society it is depleting amongst our rangatahi maori. We are promoting all four marae in our rohe which plays a huge part of our lives from cooking, dishies, korero, laughter, tears and tautoko creating core beliefs in hope that it creates forward thinking, postive vibrations and securing our tupuna values set before us not just as Ngati Tahu/Whaoa but for all maori. follow by a moteatea written by our nanny makere (decease) for te iwi of ngati Tahu/Whaoa. this moteatea speaks for itself but we have modernized it to suit the frequency of our rangatahi so they can grasp it and also that this is the only Ngati Tahu/Whaoa moteatea as far as we know, hope this inspires every ear it reaches to remember that the lives we live now is a taught behavior so return to your roots and learn your WHAKAPAPA and share with those who are in need of it. Mauri Ora."

YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND entered by Jeff Rangihuna of Gisborne [Turanga FM]; Lyrics & music by Jeff Rangihuna & Cory Garrett; Performed by Jeff Rangihuna & Cory Garrett; Filmed by Ben Cowper. "The waiata is about whakawhanaungatanga - friendship. The song emphasises the tautoko, manaaki, korero awhi that true best friends show for one another"

TAURIKURA entered by James Wright of Napier [Radio Kahungunu]; Lyrics & Music by James Wright; Performed by James Wright. "This song was inspired by myself. Although it doesn't tell my story to the exact, it references certain aspects of my life. Through the story it speaks of a boy who struggles with the pressures of every day life including the pressures of society, family, friends and work expectations. The main idea of the song teaches us that through time, doing well, making good choices and being a good human being, the benefits will one day surpass all the "bad" events that may have occured. It teaches us to be kind always as you never know what someone may be going through. Supportive kõrero. Also fate, fate has a way if returning its good deed in some way or another."

SMILE entered by Waru Hetet of New Plymouth [Te Korimako o Taranaki]; Lyrics & music by Waru Hetet; Performed by Waru Hetet. Filmed by Chanel McCalman. "This song is about spreading love rather than violence. It's also about picking yourself up and remember who you are when you're feeling down."

DOING GOOD entered by Ngaroma Wignall of Whakatane [Tumeke FM]; Lyrics by Ngaroma Wignall; Music by Ngaroma Wignall & Martin Tai; Performed by Ngaroma Wignall; Filmed by Reon Mahalia. "Positive changes to people lives through the gift you have to help, and speak encouragement and life into peoples lives through the words you speak And what you do While you do good Don’t grow weary but let God strengthen you and fill you to continue to Do Good"

WATCHING OVER YOU entered by Ngatai Waretini of Te Teko [Tumeke FM]; Lyrics & music by Ngatai Waretini; Performance by Ngatai Waretini & Danny Simon; Filmed by Mereana. "I wrote this song based on how a lot of people are left under a dark cloud after someone close to them has past away, some people even face depression and i just wanted to help inspire them to move on and be strong because i know its hard but there always is a brighter day! the negative side of this is that they are gone but the positive side is now you have an angel watching & guiding you through life! i also dedicate this song to my mother who lost her my nan Katerina Waiari and i just wanted to help her to move on be happy!"

WALK WITH ME entered by Latoia Sasa-Tepania of Auckland [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by La Coco; Performed by La Coco. "As a life skills and values kaiako for rangatahi, I want to use my gifts in music to inspire, upift and be of positive influence. The message is to let rangatahi know the change starts from within. To let them know they have so much to offer. To love, be a light for those who need and stay true to who they are. Stay connected heart and soul and walk your talk :)"

NEVER TOO LATE entered by Josh Barrett of Te Aroha [Nga Iwi FM]; Lyrics & music by Josh Barrett; Performed & filmed by Josh Barrett. "Never to late is inspired by people in my life that I've either worked with or my friends and family. People who have experienced depression, abuse, hard times and especially people who have been effected by suicide in any way. It is an encouraging and uplifting tautoko."

REMEDY entered by Renee White of Rotorua [The Heat 99.1 FM]; Lyrics & music by Renee White; Performed & filmed by ReneeWhite. "Remedy is about how Reggae Music can uplift ones soul, how a mood can be altered by the sweet sounds of the reggae rhythm."

NEW DAY entered by Sam Hadfield of Gore [Tahu FM]; Lyrics & music by Reuben Turipa; Performed by Crash Course - Reuben Turipa (LVox), Kincade Kapea, Heidi Hadfield, Sam Hadfield; Filmed by Sam Hadfield. "This song was written to encourage our rangatahi to face each new day with hope in their hearts, recognise their uniqueness and gifts and to use them."

CRAZYLIFE entered by Renee White of Rotorua [The Heat 99.1 FM]; Lyrics & music by Renee White; Performed by Renee White; Filmed by Rangiamohia Dansey-White. "This song is about my life, a life like many other mother, we get stressed but we also have some amazing moments with our children. I am a single Mama and we have had our share of heartbreak, but we continue to keep forging ahead, our lives as Mama ain’t easy, but to celebrate the crazy may make just one mama feel “Normal” because I think most parents will agree with this song".

GIVE IT ALL entered by Ramari Hare of Gisborne [Turanga FM]; Lyrics by Ramari Hare & Gareth Rawiri Thomas aka Buzzy; Music by Tyna; Performed by Ramari & Buzzy; Filmed by Buzzy. "Ramari:"When I wrote the song it was about making a change in my life, because I was in such a dark space. Going through all sorts of young fazes and other stuff that wasn't helping. So this song is really about making a change for the better". Buzzy: When Ramari asked me to be on her track, I went and had a listen and felt the vibe instantly. I heard Ramari's verse and with the kaupapa driving it I felt that I could add to the message for our Whanau. We all go through tough times and with the support of our loved ones we can make it through the darkness and back into the light with Aroha".

STICK TOGETHER entered by Ben Aves of Raglan [Maniapoto FM]; Lyrics by Ben aves, Takiwa Severne, Jesse Biddle; Music by Ben Aves, Takiwa Severne, Jesse Biddle, Boyd Dixon, Vincent David, Lisa McLeod; Performed by Ben Aves, Takiwa Severne, Boyd Dixon, Vincent David, Lisa McLeod; Filmed by Juul De Schouwer, Iris Smulders, Oliver Smith, Takiwa Severne. "This song was inspired first and foremost by the idea that together as a whanau we can achieve greatness or we are stronger as one. It also touches on the negative impacts of people not working together, and the confusion it creates. The overall theme however is “many hands make light work”. This phrase was inspired by whanau working together in the kitchen at our marae, but can represent many aspects of life. The song also represents a togetherness that our band possesses. We are all of tuwharetoa decent which is an awesome part of our roopu as a whole as a lot of us didn’t know each other even 6 months ago, and have lived very far away each other for most of our lives. This brings a unique perspective to our band through all of our experiences."

ANCIENT ONES entered by Tomairangi Cullen of Kaikohe [Ngati Hine FM]; Lyrics & music by Tomairangi; Performed by Tomai (Vox/Guitar), Betsy (Keys), Blick (Bass), Cell (Drums). Filmed by Betsy (Audio), Blick (Videography). "This song is a brief story about how our home Aotearoa was pre and post colonisation. From a simpler time where Maori believed they were kaitiaki instead of owners of land and customs were practiced regularly, to a darker time of struggling and governing."

SILENT COMMUNITIES entered by Alister Morris of Christchurch [Tahu FM]; Lyrics by Alister Morris & Pisivalu Pou-Tulisi; Music by Rogue Tempo; Performed by Alister Morris & Pisivalu Pou-Tulisi; Filmed by Alister Morris; Edited by Gus Te Moni. "Silent communities is a song that is about the communities in our country that have no voice and the struggle to live life in a community that often turns a blind eye to things happening in our community and this song empowers people to stand up and be a voice for the voiceless."

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD entered by Kataraina Leef of Rotorua [The Heat 99.1 FM]; Lyrics & music by Kataraina Leef; Performed by Kataraina Leef & Richard Anaru; Filmed by Kataraina Leef. "Colonization, Te ao maori, bringing everyone together no matter the color."

MANAWANUI entered by Piripi Christie of Owhata, Rotorua [Te Arawa FM]; Lyrics & music by Piripi Christie; Performed & filmed by Piripi Christie. "This waiata expresses one to rise up and stay on course. A reminder to press on and pursue the path prepared by the ancestors, empowering all to be positive and strong. And always stand up for those that've been held down."

I'M NOT OK entered by James Te Ahuru of Dunedin [Tahu FM]; Lyrics & music by James & Cooper Te Ahuru, Performed & filmed by James & Cooper Te Ahuru. "This song tells the story of a man that is overwhelmed with depression and thoughts of helplessness. It begins from the perspective of another person then moves to the perspective of the man himself. It speaks to the importance of it being ok to let people know that you are not ok. The first step being to look out for people. if you see someone is down, reach out and ask "are you ok?". the hope is that this song is relatable to people around the world and if it changes one persons perception of what being tough is (having the courage to ask for help) then it was all worth it."

TUI TUI TUIA entered by Mike Kettle of Waitara [Te Korimako o Taranaki]; Lyrics by Mike Kettle; Music by Mike Kettle, Caleb Murray & Josie Short; Performed by Charlotte Wheeler, Hayden Anglesey, Josie Short, Caleb Murray, Selena Kettle, Brodie Tylor Forbes. "On the marae growing up, I would always hear our kaumatua speak these words on the pai pai. I've always been inspired by these words, to come together and be united, let our gathering be harmonius like the sweet song of the Tui bird. Journey through life together in united learning and growing. Let our journey together be a sweet song."

KA TAEA E AU TE RERE entered by Bianca Tahere of Ōtaki [Kia Ora FM]; Lyrics & music by Bianca Tahere; Performed by Bianca Tahere; Filmed by Hamuera Karatea-Goddard. "My song is about tamariki knowing that they can believe in themselves. Through the highs and the lows. Many tamariki face obstacles in their life. With a loving positive and supportive whānau our children can fly. They can fly to where their goals, dreams and ambitions in life take them."

RAINBOW NATION entered by Hepita Te Rore of Rotorua [The Heat 99.1 FM]; Lyrics & Music by Hepita Te Rore, Performed by Hepita Te Rore. "Talking about how people are judged in life ... showing discrimination is only a choice."

ALL FOR THE LOVE (Ft Hiiata TeAmo & JayJay Solomon) entered by Rugged and Wylde of Wairoa [Radio Kahungunu]; Lyrics by Rugged and Wylde, Hiiata TeAmo, JayJay Solomon; Music by Rugged & Wylde; Performed by Rugged and Wylde, Hiiata TeAmo, JayJay Solomon; Filmed by Sarah Leclerc. "Our song is about pursuing your passions for the love even if that's all you've got."

E KORE entered by Kahurangi Het of Hamilton [Tainui FM]; Lyrics & music by Kahurangi Heta; Performed by Kahurangi Heta & Aaron David; Filmed by Kahurangi Heta. "Ko te tikanga o tēnei waiata kia whakakaha i te tangata. He waiata kia kaua e āwangawanga, matakū i te mea kua murua kē ngā hara i a tātou, kua ea! Kua roa te mamae i roto i a tātou... hoki atu rā ki tō Pāpa. Nō reira, areare mai ngā taringa."

I'M GOING HOME entered by Daniel McClelland of Lower Hutt [Atiawa Toa FM]; Lyrics & music by Daniel McClelland; Performed & filmed by Daniel McClelland. "I'm Going Home' is a song about whakapapa; knowing who you are and where you belong. Daniel wrote it while living in New York for several years, feeling pulled between family back home in New Zealand and his new life in the US. Starting out sure he's going to return 'home' to NZ, over the course of the song he realises that home is where his bed is made, and that his family will love him regardless of where he is: in fact they'll be proud of him for making a go of his life abroad, despite his homesickness. This acceptance of their aroha is the key tension in the song."

DEMON SLAYER entered by Steve Tofa of Hamilton [Tainui FM]; Lyrics by Eugene Carnachan; Music by Steve Tofa; Performed & filmed by Steve Tofa. "Reading about Jonah Lomu, Mark Hunt and other well known personalities and finding out about the physical and mental abuse they withstood growing up in poverty."

I'LL BE YOUR PILLOW entered by Tihikura Hohaia of Pungarehu [Te Korimako o Taranaki]; Lyrics & music by Tihikura Hohaia; Performed & filmed by Tihikura Hohaia. "This song is about being a gentle father, about leaving the pain in the past and offering guidance for my tamariki mokopuna - the next generation."

PUSH ON THROUGH entered by Pania Kake of New Plymouth [Te Korimako o Taranaki]; Lyrics & music by Pania Kake; Performed & filmed by Pania Kake. "About depression and how to over come hard times never to give up keep pushing through it will be ok'

SHADY TREES entered by Jayde Tupe of Whirinaki [Tautoko FM]; Lyrics & music by Jayde Tupe, Crete, Tep; Performed by Jayde, Crete, Tep; Filmed by Maia. "Shady trees is a metaphor to us signifying the way we are easily sucked into drama, gossip and negative thoughts about other people and ourselves. This song is about acknowledging the negativity when you come across it, and being able to break through it when it tries to take a hold of you. We are all trying to fit in and find ourselves, its ok if your sitting under the shady tree, where everyone lives, just be smart enough to rise above the shadyness! Spread only love and light, be kind, appreciate everyone, live in the moment, remember to listen and understand yourself and the wairua around us!"

WHEN YOU THROW DIRT, YOU LOSE GROUND entered by Trinity Thompson-Browne of Wellington [Te Upoko o Te Ika]; Lyrics & music by Trinity Thompson-Browne; Performed by Trinity Thompson-Browne; Filmed by Rawiri Tapiata & Trinity Thompson-Browne. "When I was in high school, the library had all these quotes in the entry way. One of those was, When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground; it always stuck with me. After I finished high school, I held onto it knowing that I was going to do something with that quote at some point. This performance (impromptu as it was) is from a wānanga at Hinerupe marae in Te Araroa, exploring the power of rangatahi expressions of personal narrative through a kaupapa called TUIA. When this clip came around, I'd written a song to that quote reflecting on my own experiences of bullying, and the rap of this song, though not featured in this clip, came from listening to everyone else's experiences of bullying. This song is for every person who's ever experienced bullying - it's an anthem to empower and uplift you when times are tough. And remember, deeds define their doer, not their receiver; you are enough. I've been waiting for over two years to produce this song properly and if this waiata gets chosen, the pūtea will go towards producing and mastering costs."

HIS GOOD LOVIN entered by Cilz Clarke of Napier [Radio Kahungunu]; Lyrics & music by Cilz Clarke; Performed & filmed by Cilz Clarke. "When I wrote this song it represented my feelings at the time and how I had lost all hope. And a good friend of mine recommended I turn to god and he answered my prayers and I wanted to share with the world that with God on your side you will hold your head high."

LOVE YOURSELF entered by Crete Riiwhi-Tupe of Kaikohe [Tautoko FM]; Lyrics & music by Crete Riiwhi-Tupe; Performed & filmed by Crete Riiwhi-Tupe. "This song is a message to remind people that it is important to love yourself first and foremost, we are all created perfectly. We have our own many talents and our own beauty, we are on our own journey and it is up to you to walk your path confidently. There is absolutely no reason to harm ourselves Your life is a blessing and you also are a beautiful blessing."

OUTCAST entered by Peyton Morete of Paraparaumu [Te Upoko o Te Ika]; Lyrics & Music by Peyton Morete; Performed by Peyton Morete; "I explained in the beginning of video but it is about the pressure put on us by society to have to look and act a certain way. It is ok to be different, feel good about yourself and be proud to be unique."

TIKANGA MĀORI entered by Kauri Sellwood of Hastings [Radio Kahungunu]; Lyrics and music by Kauri Sellwood; Performed by Kauri Sellwood, John Jnr Sellwood, John Snr Sellwood, Aroha Sellwood; Filmed by Preston Reid. "I wanted to create a song revolving around the social problems happening in our communities today: Poverty, homelessness, unemployment, drugs, broken parents, & damaged children. Understanding ourselves sets our feet firmly on the ground. And by not being something, or someone else, but being our true selves. Despite what is going on around you, be a Maori Warrior - do what is right for you; your parents; your children; and for your whanau. Stand up, and live your truth. E tu whanau, mo te tikanga MAORI."

STAY STRONG entered by Taylor Hori of Papakura [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & Music by Taylor Hori; Performed by Taylor Hori. "A song written about my Nana, As Koro was getting worse with the sickness eg Forgetting who we were as family, Couldn’t remember our names .. Nan was the only one keeping us strong. In her honour this song is Called Stay Strong."

LOVE IS HERE TO RESCUE YOUR BROKEN HEART entered by Araiyah Moana of Lower Hutt [Atiawa Toa FM]; Lyrics & music by Araiyah Moana; Performed & filmed by Araiyah Moana. "Healing of brokenness, overcoming fear, overcome obstacles in life, remember lost loved ones, whanau healing, finding myself again and meeting the Lord. My inspiration came from my life experiences abuse, addictions, mental health, government systems, health problems, making sacrifices to seek help to be a better person and mum to my children etc... and meeting inspiring loving people in my journey."

MAKING BETTER DAYZ entered by Te Karakia Rehua of Taupo [Tuwharetoa FM]; Lyrics & music by Te Karakia Rehua (aka Cooks); Performed by Te Karakia Rehua (aka Cooks); Filmed by Te Karakia Rehua & Lawrence Graham. "This song was composed by my Brother Te Karakia and is about him overcoming suicide and troubles that he endured in his young life."

POTATAU TE WHEROWHERO entered by Matthew Rau of Hamilton [Radio Tainui]; Lyrics by Matthew Rau; Music by Te Amohaere Jefferies; Performed by Tika257 Class of 2014; Filmed by Hakopa Pore. "This song was inspired by our Waikato Univercity Tika257 class of 2014 kaupapa; the Kīngitanga, but specifically Pōtatau Te Wherowhero. The song speaks about a time where there was much sorrow, anguish, loss of land and death among Māori. It speaks of a time when the people were searching for a remedy. It speaks of this great chief within Waikato who would rekindle the burning fires of occupation once again. It encourages Māori to stand up in the times of oppression; that peace will return once again and that the seeds which were planted would soon flourish. The Kīngitanga is a pivotal movement which holds it's mana in the Waikato district yet connects to every rohe through whakapapa. Pōtatau was crowned the first King in 1858 and is the epitome of inspiration, breakthrough and hope.

STAND TOGETHER entered by Levi Mackey of Gisborne [Turanga FM]; Lyrics & Music by Levi Mackey; Performed by Levi Mackey; "This song is about bring people together in unity to help other person when he or she goes through hard times. When comes to feel alone its good come and ask or someone come up ask for help as humans. We all made mistakes and no one is perfect."

I'VE FOUND MY WAY entered by Steve Wall of Waiuku [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Steve Wall; Performed & filmed by Steve Wall. "This is a song about addiction and depression, for those who suffer in silence. May you find your way, as I have found mine."

PATIENCE entered by Parani Solomon of Otaki [Atiawa Toa FM]; Lyrics & music by Parani Solomon; Performed & filmed by Parani Solomon. "This song "Patience" is my gift and message to those, who like, me need a pick me up and motivation to keep going and achieving the things you set your mind to. Believing in yourself and living your dreams, having the world respect you, your name and your whanau."

MATAI'S MAGIC entered by Linley Te Whata of Kaipara [Ngāti Hine FM]; Lyrics & Music by Linley Te Whata; Performed by Linley Te Whata, Tana Te Whata snr, Tana Te Whata jnr, Julu Rurehe, Earl Vela. "This song is written in loving memory of my nephew Matai Manukau who took his own life three years ago. I wrote this from his mother’s prospective in hope that it will help her to move forward with positive change."

HURT PEOPLE entered by Bella Moke of Turangi [Tuwharetoa FM]; Lyrics by Fern Warena; Krisharn Sharma, Maraea Taiaroa, Scania Lacey, Wiremu Herewini; Music by Fern Warena, Krisharn Sharma, Maraea Taiaroa, Scania Lacey, Wiremu Herewini, Remedy Walll; Performed by Fern Warena, Krisharn Sharma, Maraea Taiaroa, Scania Lacey, Wiremu Herewini, Pikihuia Hoko, Te Rangi Pumaomao Herewini, Maraea Mellon Kingi, Leilani Lacey; Filmed by Wiremu Tiopira (Video) Neihana Mackey (Editor). "Turangi Rangatahi got together in the school holidays (April 2018) and composed this song about resilience (bouncing back from whatever trauma or life changing event you have faced), and about making good decisions. It speaks to people who hurt people are likely to be those who have been hurt themselves" and so hey we are human, but we are human but we can stand tall and proud and be strong for who we are. The river is about Tongariro, that is their identity, their place to take away their worries. "

CULTURE entered by Puaawai Meihana-Eiffe of Palmerston North [Kia Ora FM]; Lyrics & music by Puaawai, Performed & filmed by Puaawai. "My purpose for writing this song was to encourage young people to get in touch with their culture, I remember growing up feeling so lost as if something was missing my whole life, as wrote in my song “ I feel so lost and disconnected because my culture was never encouraged to me” was a perfect way to explain how not having any influence of the maori culture growing up as a teenager really affected me and how I saw myself at time where you are so desperate to find who you are. I was questioning my culture because I couldn’t speak the native language, I didn’t know the history of the maori culture and I wasn’t involved with any kapa haka groups. I wanted so much to embrace this part of me but I didn’t know where to start I thought it was too late, and this song is a result of that experience. Culture speaks universally I wanted generations from all over the world to be able relate to this song and encourage them to learn more about their culture and the history of it. Thanks for listening I hope you enjoyed it! :)"

MY FRIEND entered by Ihapera Toka-Fesolai of Hamilton [Tainui FM]; Lyrics by Ihapera Toka-Fesolai; Music by Ihapera Toka-Fesolai, Wilson Tawhiti, Lorenso Fesolai; Performed & filmed by Ihapera Toka-Fesolai. "It’s about empowering woman who are in tough relationships and building up their mana to leave this unhealthy situation for the sake of their well-being and to step into their truth."

KO TE WAIRUA O TE AROHA entered by Natalie McKay of Auckland [Radio Waatea]; Lyrics & music by Natalie McKay; Performed by Jhasmyne-Leigh & Natalie McKay; Filmed by Natalie McKay. "This song was inspire by the mana we have inside us, and how we can always find love and the truth in our hearts."

COME TOGETHER RANGATAHI entered by Ariana Paul of Hamilton; Lyrics & Music by Puhiwaiora Ngawaka, Rangiatea Papa, Tukare Wilson, Teancum Riwai, Harmony Kirkwood, Peata Waitai; Performed & filmed by by Puhiwaiora Ngawaka, Rangiatea Papa, Tukare Wilson, Teancum Riwai, Harmony Kirkwood, Peata Waitai. "Remembering the legacy of our great leaders of Kiingitanga and the words of Taawhiao, this song is a shout-out to Rangatahi to bind together to be strong, stand-up and fight to carry on the legacy of our ancestors who fought so that we could have better lives."

WONDERFUL DAY entered by Steve Tofa of Hamilton [Tainui FM]; Lyrics & music by Steve Tofa; Performed by Steve Tofa (Gat&Vox;), A Thompson (Bass), S Marrow (Drums), T Irvine (LeadGat); Filmed by C Lobos & J Harrison (Director/Editors). "Never be so busy with your work, your passions or your own personal pleasures/vices that you forget about your loved ones. Let them know how much they mean to you through your words, your actions and your presence. Family first always. Mauri ora!"

WE ARE THE CHANGE entered by Zhonteé Madden-Hulena of Gisborne [Turanga FM]; Lyrics by Zhonteé Madden-Hulena; Music by Tyna Keelan; Performed & filmed by Zhonteé Madden-Hulena. "It's about taking a hold of our mana and doing something with it. It's about realising that were in a system that's against us and we need to do something about it instead of waiting for someone else to do it. The Atua inspired me for the lyrics to this song and will continue to do so."

KARANGA MAI entred by Pania Kake of New Plymouth [Te Korimako o Taranaki]; Lyrics & music by Pania Kake; Performed & filmed by Pania Kake. "Just a short and sweet maori song about listening to the karanga of our kuia and for our Tamariki to stand strong with in Ngati Maru the iwi i connect to on my mothers side as we slowly progress through our claim kia kaha kautau nga whanau o Ngati Maru Taranaki the last tribe to claim in Taranaki".

KINGDOM MADE FOR I N' I entered by Timoti Pekamu of Utiku, Taihape [Tuwharetoa FM]; Lyrics & music by Timoti Pekamu; Performed by Timoti Pekamu. "Sometimes we find reassurance and comfort from the world's tribulations, through a higher power Jehovah-Jireh. Although the struggles that surround us can be over whelming, we should have faith and stay positive that all things work for the better."

LITTLE LIFES entered by Patience Pari of Rotorua [The Heat 99.1 FM]; Lyrics & music by Patience Pari; Performed & filmed by Patience Pari. "Having positive involvement with our babies it starts with them and they learn what you teach them. guide them throughout the hard time of fear or neglect. My inspiration of writing a little music is my own tamariki and pepe at kohanga."

TOI TU TE WHENUA entered by Kelsea Elkington of Porirua [Atiawa Toa FM]; Lyrics by Melody Salmon; Music by Kelsea Elkington & Jasmin Arthur; Performed by Jershon Elkington & Klein Salmon; Filmed by Kelsea Elkington & Klein Salmon. "A song about Papakāinga. We wrote this song for our whānau who are in the process of developing our whānau whenua. It is about what we think the land should reflect and what it means to us. Its a song to reminder us that we are kaitiaki for the whenua not owners."

STANDING TRU TO POSITIVE VIBES entered by Ladey.D of Kaikohe [Tautoko FM]; "this song is a rap sing song .about standnig so tru to a postive vibe .every think has a postive vibe .and we need it in owl town .and place for owl tamariki .volice needs to be more postive .maori people .about land .and every think we do i do ..helping the commerty .and service for owl people (and tamariki)"

GOTTA MOVE UP entered by Pat Karaitiana of Turanga [Tuwharetoa FM]; Lyrics & music by Pat Karaitiana; Performed & filmed by Pat Karaitiana. "This song is dedicated to my Grandmother Pauline Hinepoto Teheuheu and was written after her passing 20 years ago. The song is about grieving the loss of someone and finding the strenghth to move on and not stay in sadness but focus on helping others with the help of friends and family."

NEED A LITTLE TIME AWAY entered by Brendan Christie of Dunedin [Tahu FM]; Lyrics & music by B Christie; Performed by The Mentalist Collective; Filmed by The Nook & Cranny Music Festival. "This song is about getting away from the vast amount of stress and pressures that affect us in the world today, and how we need to be more proactive in taking our own time for our own mental health, for caring for our whanau and friends and enjoy each others' company."

UNITED WE STAND entered by Rihi Turner-Houkamau of Hicks Bay [Radio Ngāti Porou]; Lyrics by Rihi Turner-Houkamau; Music by Rihi Turner-Houkamau & Hewa Poihipi-Pouwhare: Performed by Rihi Turner-Houkamau & Hewa Poihipi-Pouwhare; Filmed by Music by Rihi Turner-Houkamau. 'United We Stand' is a waiata I composed in my final year of kura in 2012. I taua wā tonu i te āhua raru kē to tātou tuakiri me te mana hoki o to tātou tino rangatiratanga. Na tena, i puawai mai ko tēnei titonga, hei kupu akiaki, hei kupu whakaawe anõ hoki i te iwi Māori kia tū pakari, tū rangatira i roto i ngā hau kino o tēnei ao hurihuri. With hopes that should anything arise that may put the future or well-being of our culture/whenua/wai Māori/moana/kai/reo/tamariki at risk, we will come together and unite for the rights of our people and of our land. Ko tātou tonu ngā kaitiaki o wā tātou taonga na reira kia tū kotahi ai tātou ki te kawe ake i to tātou Mana Māori Motuhake. For devided we fall but UNITED WE STAND!"

THE INSIDE entered by Murray Knock of Pokeno [Radio Waatea]; Lyric by Ian Rushton; Music by Murray Knock; Performed & filmed by Murray Knock. "'The Inside' is a song I wrote about staying strong, harnessing the power, beliefs and inspiration from your Tipuna, and rising to the challenge. What we do in the here and now has direct links from our ancestors and is passed down to our mokopuna. Kia Kaha!"

COLOURFUL ME entered by Heavon Levi of Kaitaia [Tai FM]; Lyrics & music by Te Amohaere & Heavon Levi; Performed & filmed by Joseph, Ruth & Heavon Levi. "Colourful Me is about ethnic diversity being colourful and being a bit of everything especially in terms of culture."

PRECIOUS entered by Henare Parker of Naenae [Te Upoko o Te Ika]; Lyrics & music by Henare Parker; Performed by Henare Parker (Lvox & Rhythm Guitar), Tairongo Hauwaho (Percussion & BVs) Li Alaimoana (Keys & BVs) Tane Butler (Bass), Jordan Tohiariki (Drums); Filmed by Henare Parker. "My song is about my wife and the love I have for her Aroha and Manaakitanga. I believe in having a non violent home and to this day have never laid a hand on my wife and hopefully never will. Our wahine are a precious taonga and should be treated with love and care. KIa ora koutou."

I WILL REACH YOU entered by Derrin Richards of Tauranga [Moana Radio]; Lyrics & music by Derrin Richards; Performed & filmed by Derrin Richards. "It was inspired by a friend and her partner's situation, and her horrific struggles with bipolar, and from watching how unshakeable he was - to the extent that he is sticking by her at the expense of everything and everyone else. From personal experience, I know how hard it is to see the person through the illness, and to actually be there for them at all times, and the need to constantly reassure the two of you."