He tipu he rea

It is a tender shoot that grows

Nga tikanga

For so many reasons

Kia u kia arahi

Be steadfast, be leaders

Nga kura katoa

In every school in Aotearoa

O Aotearoa

Kia kaha

Be strong

Kia maia

Be mindful

Aki aki tonu atu

Urge and encourage this forever

Hei oranga te tipuranga

Wellness of future generations

Mo nga kura katoa

In every school in Aotearoa

O Aotearoa

Manaakitia nga kura katoa

Support every school

Manaakitia nga kura katoa

Respect every school

Manaakitia nga kura katoa

Take care of every school

O Aotearoa

In Aotearoa

Timata ano mai i te tope

Repeat from the beginning

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