Waiata and Karakia to learn

A friend recommends this method:

• one line at a time
• once you remember that line, start learning the next line
• then practice those two lines
• then learn the next line and practice those three lines
• keep adding the next line until you have learnt the whole waiata.

Resources:

• University waiata Kaore Taku Raru with Translation.pdf Kaore Taku Raru.wma
• Five Karakia to learn

These karakia was composed by Professor Rawinia Higgins and Dr Mike Ross.​ It can be used to start and close a meeting or event.​

Mauri oho
Mauri tū
Mauri ora ki a tātou
Haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Awaken the spirit
Engage the spirit
The spirit of life amongst us
Be united in purpose!

Kia whakairia te tapu      
Kia wātea ai te ara         
Kia turuki whakataha ai      
Haumi e. Hui e. Tāiki e!

Restrictions are moved aside​
So the pathways is clear​
To return to everyday activities​
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