He Karakia Timatanga Whakataka te hau ki te uru, Whakataka te hau ki te tonga. Kia mākinakina ki uta, Kia mātaratara ki tai. E hī ake ana te atākura he tio, he huka, he hau hu. Tihei mauri ora! Opening Prayer Get ready for the westerly and be prepared for the southerly. It will be icy cold inland, and icy cold on the shore. May the dawn rise red-tipped on ice, on snow, on frost. Join! Gather! Intertwine! | He Karakia Whakakapi Kaupapa Kia tau ki a tātou katoa Te atawhai o tō tātou Ariki, a Ihu Karaiti Me te aroha o te Atua Me te whiwhingatahitanga Ki te wairua tapu Ake ake ake, Amine Closing Prayer May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ And the love of God And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit Be with you all Forever and ever Amen |