The imagery in our Honour Our Heritage value reflects our Te Puna history.

St Josephs Church - St Joseph's Church was officially in opened on the 1st day of January 1900. The driving force behind the construction was Hone Bidois and Werahiko S .Borell, both sons of French settlers who had married into local Pirirakau whanau.

Wharenui - Pirirakau hapū host four marae; Tutereinga Marae, Poututerangi Marae, Paparoa Marae and Tawhitinui Marae, which are located within the Te Puna and Whakamarama areas. Pirirakau hapū maintain their own autonomy but also have strong and close ties with the three iwi in Tauranga Moana: Ngati Ranginui Iwi, Ngaiterangi Iwi and Ngati Pukenga.

Mill House - represents the European settlers. The 3 houses opposite the school hall were used to house mill workers. Mills existed in te Puna. Peterson's mill-in 1921. The logs came from plantations on the Humphrey's holding and Borell estate.  Frankhams Mill-1947 until 1972.  Four generations of Borell men have worked at the mill. 

Matariki is a time for coming together with whānau (family) to think about the past year, plan for the future, and to take action. In doing this, we come to understand how each member of our whānau plays their own special part. Sharing in and appreciating the wisdom and skills of our family members (especially our elders) can help us to shape what we do for and in the world.