Whakatauki  

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

Kia pono anō kia koe

tumanako me te arohatanga

Ngā akoranga tūpuna ēnei

E kore rawa e mimiti E

E kore rawa e mimiti  E