1. Whakataukī Inspirational sayings that reflect the thoughts, values and advice of past generations “ Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi” (The old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing)

2. Nā tō rourou me taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi (With your food basket and my food basket, the people will flourish)

3. Ahakoa he iti, he iti pounamu (Although it maybe small, it is precious)

4. Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei (Pursue excellence but if you stumble, let it be to the highest mountain)

5. Waikato taniwha rau,he piko he taniwha, he piko he taniwha (Waikato of a hundred chiefs, on every bend a chief)