He karakia mō te ata /
A karakia for morning hui
Whakataka te hau ki te uru.
Get ready for the westerly.
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga.
Get ready for the southerly.
Kia mākinakina ki uta,
It will be icy cold inland and
kia mātaratara ki tai.
icy cold on the shore.
Kia hī ake ana te atākura
May the dawn rise red-tipped
he tio, he huka, he hauhū.
on ice, on snow and frost.
Tihei mauri ora!
Join! Gather! Intertwine!
He karakia mō te kai /
A karakia for blessing food
E te atua, whakapaingia ēnei kai
hei oranga mō ō mātou tinana
Āmine.
Lord, bless this food
for the sustenance of our bodies.
Amen.