Abstract
These two waiata were composed as part of the collaborative work Matariki He Kāhui Reo for premiere at the 13th World Choir Games, Auckland, July 15, 2024. The work was commissioned by Chor 2024. In Te Ao Māori, Ururangi and Waipunarangi are two of the stars from the Matariki constellation; Ururangi is traditionally associated with the wind, while Waipunarangi is associated with rain.