Ka tau ka tau ha

KA TAU, KA TAU HA - HE KARAKIA HE TAUPARAPARA
This version, of a widely recited tauparapara, is unique to Wairarapa. It is also an ancient karakia. It was recorded in the writings of our ancestors from Hurunui-o-rangi Marae and is suitable for use as a tauparapara for most occasions.
Tihei mauri ora
Tihei uriuri, tihei nako nako
Koia ka tau ka tau ki te papa i raro nei
Koia ka tau ka tau ki te rangi e tu iho nei
Koia rukuhia, rukuhia, te manawa pou i waho ra
Koia rukuhia, rukuhia, te manawa pou i roto ra
Koia rukuhia, rukuhia, te matuku mai i Rarotonga
Kia tina whakatina ki te more ki Hawaiki
E pupu ana hoki, e wauwau ana hoki
Tarewa tu ki te rangi
Kia eke Tangaroa kia eke Panuku
Whano, whano, haramai te toki
Haumi e, hui e, taiki e!