Pou Mihi Breakdown with Pa Jack

Ruruku mai

Lets come together

Pou kaha rawa - manaakitanga mai

what/who is something that makes you feel amazing. God? Koro/Nan? Beauden Barrett? Donald Duck? Someone really amazing to you - it might be the day. Alah? Thanks I am grateful for the beautiful day. Thanks to mum and dad for living around Riverdale School

Pou haerenga - haere ra

Good bye - all those people who are not with us anymore. Never met, long time ago, tipuna. We are greatful for those people our ancestors. Some we do know and miss. I love you goodbye, Great grandfather, whanau who have passed just recently too. We say to all of those Nanny's anyone that is still alive - kia ora, hello, how are you? We mihi to you acknowledge

Pou mana whenua - takoto mai

all the landmarks we know, our own whare, the things we know and are glad about. Be safe with our landmarks. We are greatful for the river, mountains. People can be landmarks as well. People who are special to you

Pou herenga waka toia mai

All of you have dreams, we want to do things. Get on your waka and go forward. Be Strong, don't give up, achieve all of it

Tihei mauri ora

So be it