E te Atua Atawhai,
As we gather at this table, we pause to acknowledge your presence among us
In every voice, every vision, every hope we hold for the future.
We give thanks for the trust that has been placed in us,
And for the call to serve with both courage and humility.
In this moment of planning, may we not only look ahead with purpose, but also inward with hope.
Guide us to pursue not only what can be measured, but what truly matters.
May our decisions reflect justice, our dialogue reflect mana,
and our vision be wide enough to include the voices of the vulnerable and those most impacted.
In all we shape today, may we remain faithful to our mission,
Responsive to the needs of our time, and grounded in the values that sustain us.
Āmene.