Kupu Māori

Pā mai tō reo aroha Ki te pae o Taurima E ngā iwi o Aotearoa Haere mai, haere mai

Titiro ki ngā hoia kua wehe nei Auē, te aroha me te mamae! Tahi miti toru e
Tae i te marumaru

Whare tapu teitei I te ao korowhiti

E ngā iwi o Aotearoa
Kia kaha kia manawanui!

Translation

Your language of love reaches The town of
People of New Zealand Welcome, welcome

See the soldiers departed hence Alas, pain and sorrow
(One weapon, now three Protecting

The sacred lofty house throughout the world)

People of New Zealand Be strong be patient!