Powhiri Waiata

Lyrics:

KURAHAUPō TE WAKA

PUNAHAU TE MOANA E, AUē E

MOUTERE TE MAUNGA

MUAūPOKO TE IWI E

HAERE MAI Rā, HAERE MAI Rā

PIKI MAI KAKE MAI KI RUNGA O WERAROA

HAERE MAI Rā

TēNā Rā KOUTOU KATOA.

Explanation:

This waiata comes from the Hoerara/Kerehoma whaanau and talks about the taonga or treasures of this area, the canoe, the mountain, the lake, the people. It bids people welcome onto our marae, Weraroa.

Staff Waiata

(Tune "Down by the river side")

Kia pai to tātou rangi e I tēnei ra Kia piki te ora , Kia piki te mātauranga O nga tangata katoa E haere Mai nei Ki to tātou kura No reira Nāu te rourou Nāku te rourou Ka ora ai tātou (x2)