The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation Logo

 The Foundation logo is a conflation of significant elements of Matt’s life. The colour black signifies his proud New Zealand and Māori heritage and national team.

 Matt's partner Su, determined to see Matt's legacy live on, has named us "The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation".

 Worn by Māori peoples, and given as tokens of friendship and respect in a culture without money.

Five feathers are on the East Grinstead Town Coat of Arms.  The Foundations five feathers signify Whakapono, Tūmanako, Aroha, Whānau and Whakaute (Faith, Hope, Love, Family and Respect).

The "thin blue line" is an international icon, recognising police as the line which keeps society from descending into violent chaos. Matt dedicated his working life to protecting others.

Whānau (Māori pronunciation: [ˈfaːnaʉ]) is a Māori-language word for extended family.  . A concept that Matt lived his life by and a culture he intilled into others.