KETE TORU: A Collection of Maori Songs
17. Io Matangaro Io matangaro, Io matawai, Io nui I hanga ā-wairuatia Ngā mea katoa I ngā Rangi Tūhāhā I Papatūānuku I tauhere ai mātou Hei poutiriao i Papatūānuku
Io the faceless Io the faceless, Io god of love Great Io Spiritual creator Of all things From the heavens To earth mother We who are bound as Guardians of mother earth
Aratakingia mātou I te ara whakaritea Hei oranga ā-wairua, ā-ngākau, ā-tinana Whakatōria he ngākau aroha māhaki He ngākau mārama ki roto i tēnā i tēnā o mātou Haumi e, Hui e, Tāiki e
Guide us On the designated pathway Of spiritual, psychological, And physical wellness Implant a pleasant loving Heart An enlightened heart Within us all Join together
18. Ngā Whakamoemiti Ngā Whakamoemiti Whakawhetai E Ihu e Mo ōu manaakitanga Ki te iwi E tau nei Ko koe te piringa Ka puta ki te oranga E te Ariki Pai mārire
Praising Praising and Giving thanks To Jesus For his blessings To the people Who have assembled You will bring us together And show us a better life Oh Lord Everlasting peace
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