Karakia / Blessings

Question 1

[opening blessing]
For all of us
Seek knowledge and enlightenment
Have purpose in all that you do
Stand tall, be strong
May peace be widespread
Let us show respect, love and
consideration for each other

Answer 1

[karakia tīmatanga]
E te whanau
Whāia kia mārama
kia whai take i roto i āu mahi katoa
Kia tū, kia kaha
Kia hora te marino
Aroha atu, aroha mai
Tātou ki a tātou katoa

Question 2

[closing blessing]
Restrictions are moved aside
So the pathway is clear
To return to everyday activities
To return to everyday activities
Enriched, unified and blessed

Answer 2

[karakia whakamutunga]
Ka whakairia te tapu
Kia wātea ai te ara
Kia turuki whakataha ai
Kia turuki whakataha ai
Haumi e. Hui e! Tāiki e!

Question 3

lead in to blessing

Answer 3

Kia inoi tātou…

Question 4

[blessing for food]
We give thanks
To the hands
who prepared this food
From the sky
From the land
from the environment
Good Health!

Answer 4

[karakia mō te kai]
Tēnei te whakamoemiti
mō ngā ringawera
i whakaritea ēnei kai
mai i te rangi
mai i te whenua
mai i te taiao
Mauri Ora!