In Ōtorohanga township there are two carved poles depicting eight prominent chiefs of Ngāti Maniapoto. On the first, from the top, are: Maniapoto, the founder of the tribe; Taonui, the high priest; Te Wētini, the great warrior; and Wahanui, renowned for his prowess in oratory. On the second, from the top, are: Tūhoro, a man of few words but influential nonetheless; Te Kanawa, of whom it was said ‘Te Kanawa, ki te ringaringa nui hei whāwhā’ (Te Kanawa, he with the strong hand); Te Hauāuru, who was a strong supporter of Pōtatau as the first Māori king; and Te Haupōkia, a signatory to the Treaty of Waitangi and one of those involved in the early flax trade with Australia.