 When it became popular, Maewa Kaihau claimed the words and tune as her own work, but then Paling asserted their copyright for the tune.Nevertheless, Maewa Kaihau's words were copyrighted in 1928.In 1935 Kaihau modified the "Po Atarau" version again to become the "Haere Ra Waltz Song", which was performed as the last waltz at dances and farewells.