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Arohaina mai

Tuini Ngawai
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OriginalEnglish translation by Toby Rikihana
AROHAINA MAISHOW COMPASSION
  
Arohaina maiShow compassion
E te Kingi nuiO great King
Manaakitia rābestow blessings
O tamariki eon your children.
Horahia mai rāSpread your blessings
Te marie nui ki teof peace and comfort to the
Hokowhitu a Tū toabrave band of Tu.
  
Ngā mamaetangaThe pains
Me ngā pouri nuiand great sorrows,
Pēhia rawatialet them be suppressed
Ki raro rā e.completely.
Mē anga atuLift upwards
Ka karanga ki te Matuayour voices to the Father
Aue aroha maiAue, show compassion
  
Ngā hapū katoaTo all families,
O Aotearoa eof New Zealand.
Tau awhitia rāfirmly embrace
Ko tōku rongopeace
Kia mau te tiheRetain the spirit
Mauria oraof life
A ngā tūpunaof your ancestors
Hei tohu wehi ean emblem of courage.


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