[Stand tall, Weraiti mountain. I acknowledge the sacred waters of Wairere and Waiteariki that never diminish, and the river Waihou that flows continuously. Indeed it is the region of Kōperu lands and Kōperu people that rumble here. Rise Ngāti Tamapango, Ngāti Whakamaungārangi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Tokotoko, Ngāti Te Riha, Ngāti Tangata, Ngāti Tāwhaki and Ngāti Rangi subtribes. Rise Ngāti Hinerangi people. 