In Māori tradition the Springs are waiora, the purest form of water which is the wairua (spiritual) and the physical source of life. The Springs provide water for healing, and in the past were a place of ceremonial blessings at times of birth and death and the leaving and returning of travellers."
In Māori tradition, the Springs are referred to as waiora, signifying the purest form of water that embodies both spiritual (wairua) and physical aspects. This sacred source is associated with healing and has been a site for ceremonial blessings throughout various life stages, including birth, death, and travel.