the fundamental principles of the Red Cross
Ngā Mātāpono Ngā Mātāpono
(English translation)
Anei ngā mātāpono taketake
a te Rīpeka Whero
Te ngākau atawhai,
tētahi ki tētahi
Te tōkeketanga,
ahakoa ko wai
Te whakaraupapa,
te noho taharua,
E kore e whai wāhi atu
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Engari me tū takitahi,
me tū motuhake,
he tangata tūao
Tū ki te Ao,
tau ana, he tangata tūao
E ō ai rā te kōrero
Te Kōtahitanga o te Ao
E ō ai rā te kōrero
O te Ao katoa
(repeat second verse)
O te Ao katoa
(English translation)
Here are the fundamental principles
of the Red Cross.
With humanity we’re always working together,
Working with impartiality no matter who they are.
With neutrality staying always with one another,
Our compass leads us always in the right direction.
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Allow us to work alone with independence as volunteers,
To stand tall to the world with pride as volunteers.
Our language is about peace and harmony,
For everyone here in this world.
Our language is about peace and harmony
For the entire world.
(repeat second verse)
For the entire world.
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