The Māori language flourishes across any and all musical genres, as highlighted by an Aotearoa New Zealand initiative launched in 2021 to celebrate new waiata (Māori songs) sung in te reo Māori. Following on from the 2019 compilation of the same name, which featured alt-pop star BENEE and soul group SIX60, this playlist features new music from up-and-coming artists alongside fresh versions of classic songs.