The LIANZA waiata has been prepared especially for the Association in 1995 in both Māori and English, by Mike Kawana.
LIANZA Waiata
Ko nga kete wananga e rapuhia e Tane
Ko te kete Ruruku o te rangi
e rangahau ana
ki ngā wānanga uruuru tawhito
koia nei te tūātea
Ko te kete Wahirangi
e rangahau ana
ki ngā wānanga uruuru tipua
koia nei te tūāuri
Ko te kete Whānui
ko ngā uruuru mātua
kei roto rā i tēnei kete te kete
aronui e...
The Baskets of Knowledge Sought by Tane*
The basket called ‘Ruruku o te rangi’
it pursued, the teachings and instructions
in things that cause havoc and distress:
The Basket of Evil.
The Basket called ‘Wahirangi’
it pursued, the teachings and instructions
in things that bring health and prosperity:
The Basket of Good.
The Basket called ‘Whanui’
Peace and love and all things that serve
to promote the welfare of all can be found in this basket:
The Basket of Love.
*Tane: also known as Tane Mahuta, Tane te Waiora, Tane te Wananga, Tane-nui-a-rangi – Guardian of Human Life and Knowledge.
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