08/06/2026
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Kei te uri e heke nei i ngā kete kōkōwai o te upoko whakahirahira i takaia ai ki te akatea i te kauhanga riri o tua.
E te whakateitei i ngā tau nāu nei mātau i whakaaweawe, e te whakahohehohenga o ō mātau pāpāringa nāu nei ō mātau ngākau i rewa ai.
E Koro Kēneti, kua ea tō mahi i tēnei ao weriweri e noho tonu nei mātau, ā kāti, waiho mai hei kawe mā mātau ki te taumata teitei e taea ana. Koia ēnei, ko ngā mihi a tō kāhui e kīia nei ko Te Kāhui Warapī o Te Arawa e kore rawa e ngū.
Haere, hoatu rā koe, e koro, ki te tihi o te rangi.
Ngāti Rangitihi, kia au te moe, haere ki ō nui i te pō rerehua.
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To the progeny of the prized head that was wrapped with the akatea vine on the battle field of primordial times.
My esteemed elder, throughout the many years you inspired us, encouraged us, and stirred us to action. The respect, affection, and admiration we held for you lifted our hearts and brought joy to our spirits.
Koro Ken, your work here is now complete. Entrust the remaining challenges to us, that we may carry them forward and uphold them to the very best of our ability. These words are offered as acknowledgements, tributes, and expressions of our deepest gratitude to you.
Your legacy will endure, and the esteem in which you are held will never fade. We, the Kāhui Wallaby of Te Arawa salute you.
Farewell, e koro, journey on to the pinnacle of the heavens.
Ngāti Rangitihi, may your rest be peaceful, as you journey on to your forebears in the picturesque night.
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