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Matariki

Jacq Carter

Matariki turns
her face to us once more
it's a wonder she returns
year after year
when so many celebrate
the beginning of the year
on the 1st of January
with wine and beer

Aue te wareware
ki a koutou e
nga whetu o runga
te whenua o raro e
whakahokia
wairua mai
kia mahara tatau
ki a koutou e

Matariki turns
her face to us once more
this year
again
we will remember her

with ritual
hangi
dance
and song

by telling her the names
of all of those who've gone

Haere koutou
ki tona pae
ko te paepae o Matariki
mai i reira ai
whakahokia
wairua mai
kia mahara tatau
ki a koutou e