Poupoua ki runga
Poupoua ki raro
ki taku aroaroa e
Kia mau, kia ita
Kia ita, kia mau
Kia tū, kia tū
Tau ana, tau ana
Haramai te toki
Haumi e, hui e taikī e!
Hold fast to what is above
Hold fast to what is below
Give me clarity and focus
to grasp onto and hold tight
to stand and to be settled
Give me the strength
Draw near, draw together
Affirm!
[Learnt at Te Wānanga Takiura o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Maori o Aotearoa]
