Karakia | E te whānau hui
E te whānau hui
Whāia te mātauranga
Kia mārama
Kia whai take ngā mahi katoa
Tū māia, tū kaha
Aroha atu, aroha mai
Tātou i a tātou katoa
For this family gathering
Seek knowledge for understanding
Have purpose in all that you do
Stand tall, be strong
Let us show respect for one another
Dr Waikerepuru (1929–2020) was a prominent Māori language advocate and academic, instrumental in revitalising Te Reo Māori through initiatives like establishing Māori language radio broadcasting and advancing Māori education and rights. His lifelong work laid foundations for the flourishing of Māori language and culture in Aotearoa today.
It is best used at whānau, hapū, or iwi hui, wānanga, and educational or kaupapa Māori events focused on knowledge, unity, and collective purpose.
E te whānau hui
Whāia te mātauranga
Kia mārama
Kia whai take ngā mahi katoa
Tū māia, tū kaha
Aroha atu, aroha mai
Tātou i a tātou katoa
For this family gathering
Seek knowledge for understanding
Have purpose in all that you do
Stand tall, be strong
Let us show respect for one another
Dr Waikerepuru (1929–2020) was a prominent Māori language advocate and academic, instrumental in revitalising Te Reo Māori through initiatives like establishing Māori language radio broadcasting and advancing Māori education and rights. His lifelong work laid foundations for the flourishing of Māori language and culture in Aotearoa today.
It is best used at whānau, hapū, or iwi hui, wānanga, and educational or kaupapa Māori events focused on knowledge, unity, and collective purpose.