Week 4: E Minaka Ana

Video posted in YouTube by MokopunaAkonga, 25 August 2010 - differs slightly to the text we use, however the video will give you an idea of the tune. ('Something Stupid' by Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman).

Māori Kia kaha tātou ki te (hii) Kōrero Māori *E minaka ana Taku waha Ki te kai ā Te rangatira Taku reo rangatira Taku kuru pounamu Tuku iho Mīharo kē ana Ki tōna pakari Kia ora Te memeha Te wairua Ki te kōrero Māori Repeat * and then # # Te memeha Te wairua Ki te kōrero Maori Kia kaha tātou ki te (hi!) Kōrero Māori

English I aspire to talk like a leader Using my most treasured possession Handed down to me, My language Astound me with your zest of life Your effervescent spirit To speak Māori Let us all be insistent In speaking Māori