Our Songs
Waiata are an important part of our daily life at Te Puna Reo o Ngā Kākano. Through song, our tamariki learn te reo Māori, strengthen their connection to their culture, and develop confidence and joy in language. Here you will find the words to the songs we sing together every day.
Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi
Stand Together as One
- Tūtira mai ngā iwi Stand together, all peoples
- Tātou tātou e Together, all of us
- Tūtira mai ngā iwi Stand together, all peoples
- Tātou tātou e Together, all of us
- Whaia te māramatanga me te aroha Seek enlightenment and love
- E ngā iwi, tātou tātou e All peoples, together
Te Aroha
Love, Peace & Goodness
- Te aroha Love
- Te whakapono Faith
- Me te rangimārie And peace
- Tātou tātou e For all of us
E Toru Ngā Mea
Three Great Things
- E toru ngā mea nui There are three great things
- O tēnei ao Of this world
- Ko te aroha Love
- Ko te tika Righteousness
- Ko te pono And truth
Pō Atarau
Now Is the Hour
- Pō atarau Lovely moonlit night
- E moea iho nei Dreaming now
- E hine e O maiden
- Hoki mai rā Come back to me
Kua Rongo
I Have Heard
- Kua rongo au i tō reo I have heard your voice
- He reo pūmau An enduring voice
- He reo ora A living voice
- Tērā ko te reo Māori e That is the Māori language
Hine e Hine
Lullaby
- Hine e hine Daughter, daughter
- E tangi ana koe You are crying
- Hine e hine Daughter, daughter
- Hush, e noho marie Hush, rest quietly
💡 He Āwhina – A Helpful Tip
Encourage your tamariki to sing these waiata at home. Repetition and practice with whānau helps reinforce te reo Māori in a warm and loving environment. Even a few minutes of singing together each day makes a big difference!