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He tipu he rea |
It is a tender shoot that grows |
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Nga tikanga |
For so many reasons |
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Kia u kia arahi |
Be steadfast, be leaders |
Nga kura katoa |
In every school in Aotearoa |
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O Aotearoa |
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Kia kaha |
Be strong |
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Kia maia |
Be mindful |
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Aki aki tonu atu |
Urge and encourage this forever |
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Hei oranga te tipuranga |
Wellness of future generations |
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Mo nga kura katoa |
In every school in Aotearoa |
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O Aotearoa |
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Manaakitia nga kura katoa |
Support every school |
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Manaakitia nga kura katoa |
Respect every school |
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Manaakitia nga kura katoa |
Take care of every school |
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O Aotearoa |
In Aotearoa |
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Timata ano mai i te tope |
Repeat from the beginning |
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Listen to NZSTA's Waiata |