Iti noa ana he pito mata (From the withered tree a flower blooms)

What are whakataukī?

Whakataukī are proverbs or sayings. In addition, they hold a wealth of knowledge. They can be long on meaning but short enough to learn, say and pass on. Furthermore, they help make sense of the world. Getting on with others, respecting and living harmoniously with the environment, and are a way for conveying a values system.

Each week our Tamariki are exposed to a different whakatauki and we try to recognise these traits in ourselves and others as well as demonstrate them throughout the week. They could be a great conversation starter over the dinner table!