Karakia | E te Whānau
E te whānau
Whāia kia marama
Kia whai take i roto i āu mahi katoa
Kia tū, kia kaha
Kia hora te marino
Aroha atu, aroha mai
Tātou ki a tātou katoa
Everyone
Seek the knowledge
Have a purpose in everything you do
Stand tall, be strong
May peace be widespread
Give love, receive love
Let us show respect for each other
This is a karakia that encourages whānau and communities to seek clarity, act with purpose, and move forward with strength, peace, and mutual aroha. Its final line — “Tātou ki a tātou katoa” — affirms collective unity and care. This karakia is best used to open or close hui, wānanga, or learning spaces where shared growth, reflection, or wellbeing is the focus.
E te whānau
Whāia kia marama
Kia whai take i roto i āu mahi katoa
Kia tū, kia kaha
Kia hora te marino
Aroha atu, aroha mai
Tātou ki a tātou katoa
Everyone
Seek the knowledge
Have a purpose in everything you do
Stand tall, be strong
May peace be widespread
Give love, receive love
Let us show respect for each other
This is a karakia that encourages whānau and communities to seek clarity, act with purpose, and move forward with strength, peace, and mutual aroha. Its final line — “Tātou ki a tātou katoa” — affirms collective unity and care. This karakia is best used to open or close hui, wānanga, or learning spaces where shared growth, reflection, or wellbeing is the focus.