Kia Pono Ano Kia Koe – Always be True to Yourself.
This korero speaks of the importance of truth and honesty. Mistakes and good deeds are made and it is through being truthful that we are able to determine one from the other. The following words from our tupuna further explain the concept
Whakapono, tumanako me te arohatanga
Nga akoranga tupune enei
E kore rawa e mimiti ei
E kore rawa e mimiti ei