Kia kaha supporting the city in their time of need. The "New Zealand Herald" reported the use of the phrase by Prince William at a memorial service on 18 March 2011 "drew applause and tears from tens of thousands of mourners". A video made by New Zealanders living in New York included the phrase in a message to their loved ones in Christchurch. Kia kaha Kia kaha is a Māori phrase used by the people of New Zealand as an affirmation, meaning "stay strong". The phrase has significant meaning for Māori: popularised through its usage by the 28th Māori Battalion during World
Ora (Rita Ora album) Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. Upon its release, "Ora" received mixed reviews from music critics. In 2008, Ora signed to American record label, Roc Nation. She recorded an album's worth of material with a view to release it, but her label advised against it. Instead Ora began work on different songs to be included on her debut album. She later commented that: "They [Roc Nation] gave me three years to do my album; two years to find myself and a year to record it." For the recording of the album, Ora enlisted the help