Translation

Matariki, rise

First month of the Mãori year

The collection of stars

In the chest of Ranginui

Shining bright

Reflecting in the sky

Indicating the Māori New Year Ko Pöhutukawa e

Ko Hiwaiterangi e

Matariki e ara e

Tupuanuku

Tupuârangi

Waiti, Waita

Waipuna à rangi

Ururangi e

Te Mãtahi o te tau

Pöhutukawa

Hiwaiterangi

Te kohinga whetü

1 te uma o Ranginui