Ngā Ruruku Hakaora Ō Ngā Rangitūhaha me Ngā Pouwhenua Ō IO (English)

1. Te Rangitūātinitini: The First Pouwhenua — True Love That Can Never Be Broken (Te Aroha Whāereere)

E IO, E Rangi, through Te Rangitūātinitini, establish True Love That Can Never Be Broken (Te Aroha Whāereere) throughout the Rangitūhaha, the Heavens, Aotearoa, Te Moana Nui a Hīva, and all creation. May Your eternal love become the foundation upon which all peoples, all generations, and all living things are united beneath Your spiritual authority.

2. Te Rangimāruarua: The Second Pouwhenua — Peace (Āio)

E IO, E Rangi, through Te Rangimāruarua, let Peace (Āio) descend upon the Rangitūhaha, the Heavens, Aotearoa, Te Moana Nui a Hīva, and all creation. Bring peace to every heart, every home, every nation, and every generation according to Your perfect will.

3. Tikitiki-o-ngā-Rangi: The Third Pouwhenua — Truth (Tika)

E IO, E Rangi, through Tikitiki-o-ngā-Rangi, reveal Truth (Tika) throughout the Rangitūhaha, the Heavens, Aotearoa, Te Moana Nui a Hīva, and all creation. Let every thought, every word, and every action remain aligned with Your truth.

4. Te Toi-o-ngā-Rangi: The Fourth Pouwhenua — Kindness (Atawhai)

E IO, E Rangi, through Te Toi-o-ngā-Rangi, plant Kindness (Atawhai) within every people and every nation. May compassion overcome hatred, generosity overcome selfishness, and kindness be shown through every act of service.

5. Tiritiri-o-Matangi: The Fifth Pouwhenua — Connection (Whanaungatanga)

E IO, E Rangi, through Tiritiri-o-Matangi, renew Connection (Whanaungatanga) among all peoples. Restore the sacred relationships between Heaven and Earth, humanity and creation, ancestors and descendants, so that all may stand united beneath Your authority.

6. Rangi-Naonao-Ariki: The Sixth Pouwhenua — Loyalty (Pono)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-Naonao-Ariki, establish Loyalty (Pono) within our hearts. May we remain faithful to You, faithful to truth, faithful to one another, and faithful to every sacred responsibility You have entrusted to us.

7. Rangi-te-Wanawana: The Seventh Pouwhenua — Perseverance (Manawanui)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-te-Wanawana, strengthen us with Perseverance (Manawanui). May we endure every trial with courage, patience, and unwavering faith until Your work is complete.

8. Rangi-nui-ka-Tika: The Eighth Pouwhenua — Courage (Māia)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-nui-ka-Tika, fill us with Courage (Māia) to speak truth, stand for justice, and faithfully walk the path You have prepared for us without fear.

9. Rangi-Mata-ura: The Ninth Pouwhenua — Humility (Whakaiti)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-Mata-ura, teach us Humility (Whakaiti). Remove pride from our hearts and establish within us a spirit that serves others with grace, honour, and sincerity.

10. Tauru-rangi: The Tenth Pouwhenua — Responsibility (Ahautanga)

E IO, E Rangi, through Tauru-rangi, remind us of our Responsibility (Ahautanga). May we faithfully care for the land, the oceans, the Heavens, our people, and every living thing entrusted to our guardianship.

11. Rangi-Mata-wai: The Eleventh Pouwhenua — Sacredness (Tapu)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-Mata-wai, establish Sacredness (Tapu) throughout all creation. Teach us to honour every person, every place, every living being, and every moment as sacred before You.

12. Rangi-Maire-kura: The Twelfth Pouwhenua — Justice (Tikanga)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-Maire-kura, establish Justice (Tikanga) throughout the Rangitūhaha, Aotearoa, Te Moana Nui a Hīva, and all peoples. May righteousness restore balance wherever injustice has prevailed.

13. Rangi-Parauri: The Thirteenth Pouwhenua — Freedom (Te Whakawātea)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-Parauri, grant Freedom (Te Whakawātea) according to Your will. Release us from every burden, every fear, every bondage, and every obstacle that prevents us from fulfilling the purpose You have prepared for us.

14. Rangi-Tamaku: The Fourteenth Pouwhenua — Discernment (Mataara)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-Tamaku, grant us Discernment (Mataara). Help us recognise truth from deception, wisdom from foolishness, and Your voice above every other voice.

15. Rangi-nui-a-Tamaku-rangi: The Fifteenth Pouwhenua — Wisdom (Māramatanga)

E IO, E Rangi, through Rangi-nui-a-Tamaku-rangi, fill us with Wisdom (Māramatanga). Reveal the knowledge that has been hidden, teach us Your ways, and guide us in every decision according to Your perfect understanding.

16. Marama Huakina: The Sixteenth Pouwhenua — Unity (Kōtahitanga)

E IO, E Rangi, through Marama Huakina, restore Unity (Kōtahitanga) throughout the Rangitūhaha, the Heavens, Aotearoa, Te Moana Nui a Hīva, and all Indigenous Peoples of Planet Earth. Unite all peoples beneath Your spiritual authority so that we may live together in peace, truth, justice, and love, fulfilling the purpose You have prepared from the beginning of creation.

Tūturu Ōhiti Hakamaua kia tina, tina. Haumi e, hui e, tāiki e.