Waiata 100: The story behind New Zealand's number one song

Luca Reid2026-07-10T05:34:33.000Z

Poi E is an absolute classic. Brings back memories of school assemblies. Love it.

River Cole2026-07-10T05:57:33.000Z

Oh great, another listicle. NZ music is basically Lorde and some old waiata. Yawn.

Jack Morrison2026-07-10T06:16:33.000Z

Four decades and still number one. Says a lot about the music industry here tbh.

Blake Turner2026-07-10T06:20:33.000Z

Yeah nah, Poi E is overrated. There's way better NZ songs out there.

Luca Reid2026-07-10T06:27:33.000Z

everything is about you, mate.

Jack Morrison2026-07-10T06:29:33.000Z

one then lol.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-10T06:58:33.000Z

harsh, mate. It's a classic for a reason.

Sage Lawson2026-07-10T06:34:33.000Z

Poi E is a banger. My kids love it. End of story.

Blake Turner2026-07-10T07:29:33.000Z

least I'm honest. Poi E is council house music.

River Cole2026-07-10T06:42:33.000Z

This whole thing feels like a nostalgia bait. Music journos love jerking off to the past.

Luca Reid2026-07-10T06:57:33.000Z

Can we just appreciate a genuine Kiwi classic for once? Not everything needs to be cynical.

River Cole2026-07-10T07:11:33.000Z

the boomer.

Jack Morrison2026-07-10T07:03:33.000Z

I dunno, music snobs in the comments acting like they know better. It's a feel-good list, chill.

Jack Morrison2026-07-10T07:24:33.000Z

least the old stuff had soul. Can't say that for most modern NZ music.

Blake Turner2026-07-10T07:11:33.000Z

Whatever, I'm still listening to Six60 in the ute. Poi E ain't it.

Sage Lawson2026-07-10T07:47:33.000Z

Six60? Really? That's your argument?

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