Having dad's whakairo standing in Tamatekapua is the direct result of Ngati Whakaue and Te Arawa wishing to bestow what has to be the highest form of acknowledgement that an iwi can offer one of its members. It is a humbling and moving experience to be able to stand again with dad and speak with him and to have his mokos be with him in the house.The carvings adorning his body tell the story of his ascent of Takrouna with his comrades and have other symbolic meanings as well. Both Te Arawa and Ngati Raukawa styles are used to represent his main iwi affiliations.