Karakia

Start

Tuia i runga

Bind above

Tuia i raro

Bind below

Tuia i whao

Bind without

Tuia i roto

Bind within

Tuia te here tangata

Bind together the people

Ka rongo te ao

Plan for the day

Ka rongo te po

By looking to the past

Tihei mauri ora!

Behold the sneeze of life

Maru,Maori God Of War

Tū or Tūmatauenga is the god of war, hunting, food cultivation, fishing and cooking. All war parties were dedicated to him, and he was treated with the greatest respect. Maru is the son of Rangihore (god of rocks and stones) and the grandson of Maui.He was also known as the god of fresh water like streams and rivers.