Putiputi

Ngaa kupu naa Renee Onehi

Te tangi a Helen Rolinson raaua ko Moana Greig & Carla Parry

Karanga/ Chant performed by female leader:

Mai i te haa o Papatuuaanuku

Mai i ngaa ringa o taatou tupuna

Mai i ngaa ringaringa aroha e… Pohutukawa e!

Whisper sing:

Ko teenei te wa ka puawai mai

Ko teenei te wa ka tupu ake

Full Volume:

Ko ngaa putiputi whero he tohu mahana

Ko ngaa putiputi whero he tohu kaimarie

Ko ngaa putiputi whero he tohu aroha

Kua reri mai nei mo te ao… anei maatou

This song starts with a background about our area; being prime land for gardening; the fertile soils of Papatuuaanuku worked with the hard sweat and labour of our ancestors for the benefit of future generations; always caring for both the land and nourishment of the body. The Pohutukawa an ancient tree also connected to the land; it’s roots deep and strong. When the red flower of the Pohutukawa blossoms it is a sign of summer and warmth, abundance- the kaimoana is ready and the colour of red symbolises love. Whilst at Puni School it is the time of growth and a time to blossom for our tamaariki. Therefore when the Pohutukawa blossoms so too do our students - they are ready for the world.