MAori Business Korero
FAREWELL - POROPOROAKI
At the conclusion of a hui it may be appropriate for a formal farewell speech to be given. Some examples are provided covering different situations and environments.
Poroporoaki delivered in the whare kai (dining hall)
Kei runga. Tena tatou katoa
E te whanau koutou o te marae
I mua i ta matou wehenga atu
Kei te mihi atu ki nga ringawera
mo o ratou kai reka, kai ataahua
me te mahana a ta koutou manaaki
He tohu rangatira, kia ora
No reira ki nga ringawera
Me koutou te whanau
Tena koutou, tena koutou
Tena tatou katoa
I stand. Greeting to you all
Family, you of the marae
Before we depart
I acknowledge all the cooks
For their sweet, beautiful food
And all of you for the warmth of your hospitality
A sign of chiefs, thank you!
So therefore all the cooks
And you the whanau
Thank you, greetings to you
Greetings to us all
Poroporoaki delivered in the whare tupuna (meeting house)
Tena ra koutou katoa
E te whanau, e nga rangatira
Kei te mihi atu ki a koutou, mo te hui
Mo nga korero hohonu, me nga whakaaro
No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou
Tena koutou katoa
Noho ora mai
Greetings to you all
Family and leaders
Thank you for the hui today,
For the deep views and thoughts
Therefore, greetings, greetings
Greetings to you all
Stay well
Poroporoaki delivered at the office as guests are due to depart
Tena koutou e nga rangatira
Kei te mihi atu mo to koutou awhina
Mo nga korero, me nga whakaaro ataahua
Kei te harikoa mo ta tatou hui
No reira aku rangatira,
Hoki pai atu ki o koutou kainga
No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou
Tena tatou katoa