From the recording Olatia
Acknowledging Tokelau’s first fully recognized pre-school in New Zealand. Established by Foai and Feagai Foai in Mangere South Auckland in 2001
MATALIKI (Little stars)
Music & Lyrics - Opetaia Foa'i
Fakamalohiaga mai luga
Tauivi mo mea lahi manaia
Tapena tupulaga laiti
Fakatu fakavae
Mo te lumanaki
Mata gali mai o foliga
Iloga ai te aoga
Mataliki tamaiti o Mataliki
Manumalo i te olaga
E lahi na mea aoga
Tala fakafiafia
Mai matua ma kaiga
He mau o te hololelei
Te akoga mua aloakia i ki nei
Little Stars
An inspiration from above
A sacrifice for something much better
Preparing the young generation
Setting down the foundation
For their future
The smiles upon their faces
Make it all worthwhile
Children of Mataliki
Winning in life
Many good things come
much positive feedback
from parents and from the
community is testimony of
our success the first
recognized (Tokelau)
school in this land
© Spirit of Play Productions/Opetaia Foa'i