E Tū Kahikatea
E tū, e tū, e tū
E tū Kahikatea
Hei whakapae ururoa
Awhi mai, awhi atu
Tātou e, Tātou e (x2)
E tū Kahikatoa
Kare kau e hinga
Awhi mai, awhi atu
Tātou e
E tū Pūriri
Toha rā o peka
Awhi mai, awhi atu
Tātou e (x2)
E tū, e tū, e tū
English translation
Greetings people
Stand kahikatea
Surrounded by strong saplings All embracing
Are we
Stand Kahikatoa You’ll not fall
All embracing
Are we
Stand Pūriri
Spread forth your branches All embracing
Are we
Stand tall
Stand kahikatea
Surrounded by strong saplings All embracing
Are we
Stand Kahikatoa You’ll not fall
All embracing
Are we
Stand Pūriri
Spread forth your branches All embracing
Are we
Stand tall