Ka tangi tonu te ngakau
Ka matautau te hinengaro mo nga wa o mua i noho
tahi ai te tangata me ona rawa.
I te rereketanga o te ao nei i nga mea katoa
ka raruraru nga whakaaro o te tangata
Ka tahuri ki Te Kaihanga, Te Kaiwhakawa, kia homai
te maramatanga, te kaha me te rangimarie
Kia hiwa ra, kia hiwa ra, kia hiwa ra!
A heart that sees and feels
That stands between past and future
Humanity once in balance with all nature
But as awareness of the world increases
We seek guidance and strength, serenity and peace
Preserving that which is sacred
For all generations to come
Let us always turn to the Great Spirit above
For guidance, wisdom and peace
Be watchful, be alert, be on guard.
Patere written for the Commission by
Pihopa Kingi and Haare Williams