Waiata - Anei Ko Hone Heke E

Who is this man
Who put out the challenge
He was a chief from Ngapuhi
Here stands Hone Heke
He was a strong man
In the eyes of his Maori people
He challenged the government
Of the white skinned people
Russell was his home
Tapeka his lofty mountain
Be strong friend
Our elder Hone Heke
Climb the lofty heights of Tapeka
Chop down the flag pole of England
So that the power of the Pakeha falls
Be alert Hone Heke
A chief of Ngapuhi
A strong man
The great mana of the Maori peole
Be alert Hone Heke