Waiata 100: NZ's most beloved song revealed

NZ Herald2026-07-10T05:00:22.000Z

Bloody waiata 100 list again, prob just a bunch of modern pop rubbish. Where's the real classics eh? Poi E better be number one or I'm writing to the editor.

Grace Patel2026-07-10T05:20:22.000Z

Ah yes, another list to argue about. Bet it's something obvious like 'Ten Guitars' or 'Nature'. Yawn.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-10T05:45:22.000Z

As someone who works in radio, I can tell you these lists are always rigged. It's either Tennant or some new pop song that the kids streamed. Poi E is a banger though ngl.

Taylor Wright2026-07-10T06:05:22.000Z

Poi E is iconic, but let's be real - 'How Bizarre' is the only correct answer.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-10T06:54:22.000Z

nah, 'How Bizarre' is overrated mate. OMC had one hit.

Taylor Wright2026-07-10T06:58:22.000Z

lol cope, it's a timeless banger

NZ Herald2026-07-10T07:05:22.000Z

Six60? More like Six0 talent. Get that overproduced noise outta here.

James O’Brien2026-07-10T06:28:22.000Z

More to come... yeah right, they'll drag this out for clicks. Just tell us the song ffs.

James O’Brien2026-07-10T06:43:22.000Z

it out for clicks, classic NZ Herald.

Tom Harris2026-07-10T06:43:22.000Z

I don't even care what the song is. Just put on some Dave Dobbyn and call it a day.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-10T06:49:22.000Z

mate, just saying they're popular internationally. No need to be rude.

Tom Harris2026-07-10T06:52:22.000Z

Same. Dave Dobbyn is just legendary, end of story.

Grace Patel2026-07-10T06:53:22.000Z

Bold of them to assume we haven't already made our own list in the comments. My vote: 'Not Given Lightly' by Chris Knox.

Grace Patel2026-07-10T07:36:22.000Z

someone with taste.

Alex Rivera2026-07-10T07:08:22.000Z

Whatever it is, I'm just happy people are talking about Kiwi music. Go the Waiata!

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