Hine e Hine

Hine E Hine is a New Zealand, sung in Māori lullaby.

The song was written by Te Rangi Pai Māoriprinzessin (born Fanny Rose Porter 1868-1916 ) in 1907.

An instrumental version was from 1979 to 1994 sent from the second program of the New Zealand television before the daily transmission pause, accompanied by a drawing, the Goodnight Kiwi represented.

The song was covered by Hayley Westenra on her album Pure and José Carreras on his album The José Carreras Collection of 2003. Frances Alda recorded the song on March 28, 1927 .. It has been over 40 versions frequently on CD published as New Zealand's "unofficial national anthem " Pokarekare Ana.

Although the song has shaped in the form of a lullaby, ultimately, the author comforts for yourself, as collapse their health, career and family.