This whakatauki/proverb was first written by Sir Apirana Ngata in 1949 in the autograph book of a schoolgirl Rangi Bennett. Te Whakarōputanga received permission from Sir Apirana’s family to use this proverb.
The original proverb refers to new growth, and in our context, new growth refers to children. This is how we developed our vision ‘in our children lies our future’.
Our logo depicts the harakeke plant, which represents the whānau (family) in Māori thought.
The rito (shoot) is the child. It is protectively surrounded by the awhi rito (parents).
The outside leaves represent the tūpuna (grandparents and ancestors).
Rito (child)
Awhi rito (parents)
Tūpuna (grandparents and ancestors)
Composed by Maata Wharehoka - Te Whakarōputanga Board, February 2014
He tipu he rea
Nga tikanga
Kia u kia arahi
Nga kura katoa
O Aotearoa
Kia kaha
Kia maia
Aki aki tonu atu
Hei oranga te tipuranga
Mo nga kura katoa
O Aotearoa
Manaakitia nga kura katoa
Manaakitia nga kura katoa
Manaakitia nga kura katoa
O Aotearoa
Timata ano mai i te tope
It is a tender shoot that grows
For so many reasons
Be steadfast, be leaders
In every school in Aotearoa
In Aotearoa
Be strong
Be mindful
Urge and encourage this forever
Wellness of future generations
In every school in Aotearoa
In Aotearoa
Support every school
Respect every school
Take care of every school
In Aotearoa
Repeat from the beginning
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