Nei Rā Te Kaupapa / Kids sing along with lyrics

Originally composed by Tawhiro Maxwell & Te Okeroa Huriwaka.
LYRICS
Nei rā te kaupapa o te reo māori e
He taonga tuku iho nō nga tipuna
he parekawakawa, he mea hirahira e
Toku reo, toku ohooho mapihi maurea whakakaimarihi
Korerotia te reo i nga wa katoa
Kia kore e rite ki te Moa
Mana tangata, mana mōtuhake
Tōku reo, tōku ohooho māpihi maurea whakakaimarihi
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
My language is my awakening
It is the object of my affection
It is the wreath that adorns my head
My language, retention is my responsibility
It is of the greatest significance
Speak the language at all times
Not like the Moa
It's our right and sovereignty
My language, retention is my responsibility
It is of the greatest significance
This video was performed by the learners of Stonefields School, Kohimarama School, and St. Thomas School.
It was directed and produced by Nathan Imboden for educational purposes only.