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Auckland police's Barbershop in Blue group perform soulful rendition of Pōkarekare Ana - 'Gave me goosebumps!'

September 11, 2018

Four Auckland policemen have shown off their barbershop singing skills in a new video posted online to celebrate Māori Language Week.

The Barbershop in Blue quartet made their debut back in April singing the Temptations classic My Girl.

Today they uploaded what is sure to be their latest hit, performing a soulful rendition of Pōkarekare Ana.

The video has already racked up nearly 5000 views and received glowing praise since being posted to Facebook this evening.

"Fabulous - thank you for that - gave me goosebumps!" Jan Overington wrote.

Their full performance can be watched in the video above.

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