The Whatukura reside in the 11th heaven, attendents of the supreme being who lives in Te Toi o ngā Rangi. The taiaha represents purpose and action and signifies the authority males represent in the structure of whānau. This also identifies responsibility as a Pou Whakarūrū in the whānau.

"Kapohia te wā", " He mana tō te kupu". Seize the day, Take opportunities. There is power in the word, your word is your bond. Nā Erueti Korewha