Hīmene Recordings

Over the past three decades, the face of the Auckland Anglican Māori Mission (Te Mīhana Māori) has changed significantly.
New generations are rising, offering creative expressions of the Christian faith that speak to the world we now live in.

It is both inspiring and encouraging to witness the musical creativity flourishing across Te Hāhi Mihinare.
In honour of our tūpuna, who blazed the trail before us, we humbly offer this first instalment – trusting it will be the beginning of many more to come.

We share this as a free resource, to encourage others in the Christian faith and to support the worship of our Creator God.

Mā Ihowa koutou katoa e manaaki (The Lord bless you all),
Te Mīhana Māori Collective.

He tīmatanga – our first instalment:

Te Inoi o te Atua | The Lord’s Prayer
Recorded live at Te Ana Tapu (Holy Sepulchre)

Lyrics | Ngā Kupu: Download here

Chords | Tangiata: Download below –
A Key, B Key, C Key, F Key

Credits | Ngā Mihi

• Vocals: Amiria Reid (lead), Lillian Rainsford, J’ael Warbrick, Eru Oneroa, Tane Tari
• Band: Paul Toilalo, Ronnie Eketone, Justin Kershwin, Hamish Fenwick
• Video by Ben Lewer
• Audio Recorded by Justin James
• Audio Mixed by Justin James and Paul Toilalo
• Audio Mastered by Vivek Gabriel 

Paul Toilalo

Kaiwhakahaere Waiata | Music Director

(Ngāti Hamoa)

Married to the wonderful Naomi, and with their four beautiful girls Isabella, Hanaia, Manawa-ora, and Aamalia – we are grateful for Paul’s support in leading our sung worship and music projects. Paul is passionate about exploring the whakapapa of hīmene Mihingare, seeking to understand their origin and progression. Using this whakapapa lens, Paul is on a journey to help lead Te Mīhana in finding a new sound for of our collective worship – in this era and among this generation. Embracing our whakapapa, but also seeking the spirit’s guidance as to how we may need to be more dynamic/contemporary in some ways.
We are excited to be a part of this harenga and grateful for Paul’s leadership.

Want to know more or get connected into the kaupapa? – Contact Paul here: office@temihana.org.nz.