He waka eke noa

I will never be lost, I am a seed descended from Rangiātea.

Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly

If kindness is sown, then kindness you will receive

My language my awakening Today marks the end of te wiki o te reo Māori…

Ko tōku reo, tōku ohooho. Ko tōku reo, tōku māpihi maurea