Song of the Year

Former Whanganui musician Seth Haapu missed out on individual honours for his four nominations at the Waiata Maori Music Awards on Friday. However, Haapu was one of the performers of Te Tohu Waiata Reo Maori Reo Irirangi o Te Tau- Radio Airplay Song of the Year by a Maori Artist in Te Reo Award. The song Ka Manu, composed by Rob Ruha, was performed by Haapu, Ruha, Maisey Rika, Horomona Horo, Majic Paora, Troy Kingi, Ria Hall and Bella Kalolo. The musicians recorded the song to support the Ihumatao land protectors.

Whanganui Chronicle 13/10/20