Toitoi 16
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Ko ngā kupu a Reiata Huata, 12 tau tōna pakeke.
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Ko te pikitia a Te Amotawa Steward, e 7 tau tōna pakeke.
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Ko Reiata au nō Pōhara
Kei Ngāti Korokī Kahukura
Ko Rangiātea, ko Kenana
Ka pūkana ngā parikōhatu
He kaitiaki, he kaiāhuru
Harikoa ana ki ahau
Te mahi marae
Ka kai hāngī me te parāoa parai
Ka waiata, ka katakata
Mātou ko ōku whanaunga
He tino mīharo ki Pōhara
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