WATCH: The iconic kiwi anthem 'Poi E' has just turned 40

Can you believe it's already been 40 years!?

Four decades ago this week, in the southern Taranaki town of Pātea, a waiata was composed which would go on to become one of the most iconic kiwi songs. 

Poi E became an absolute hit in 1984, spending four weeks at no. 1 and 22 weeks on the NZ music charts, before charting again in 2010, peaking at no. 3, after Taika Waititi used the song in his famous movie, Boy. 

Last weekend, the anniversary of the Pātea Māori Club's anthem Poi E was celebrated in Taranaki, and while we couldn't be there, we figured we can still celebrate by watching the music video! 

The waiata - composed by Maui Carlyle Dalvanius Prime and written by Māori language teacher and advocate Ngoi Pewhairangi - promoted the use of Te Reo Māori and has continued to do so to this day.

Catch us singing this all day long!

Flava's breakfast show of Stace, Mike & Anika bless your taringa each morning from 6am - Listen for the yarns, tunes and obvious comedic genius! (This was written by Anika)