Waiata
| Waiata Lyrics in Mäori | Translation |
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| These woman are all ancestors who have become major tüpuna, although they also stand as symbols for all women in this beautiful hymn. | |
| Waiata a Maria | |
| Ko te whaea (x2) | The mother (x2) |
| O te ao (x2) | Of the world (x2) |
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| Ka waiata ki a Maria | Sing now to Maria |
| Hine i whakaae | To Hine i whakaae (the name means Woman who is tolerant/who allows) |
| Whakameatia mai | It is said these hold |
| He whare-tangata (tangata) | The house of people (the womb) |
| Hine pürotu | "Beautiful woman" |
| Hine ngäkau | "Generous Woman" |
| Hine rangimärie | "Peaceful Woman" |
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| Ko te whaea (x2) | The mother (x2) |
| O te ao (x2) | Of the world (x2) |