The two monuments are dedicated to Australia and New Zealand , respectively , and are inspired by the Māori proverb Mau tena kiwai o te kete , maku tenei , `` Each of us at a handle of the basket '' , signifying the long tradition of cooperation and general closeness between the two Commonwealth countries .
They are dedicated to Australia and New Zealand and are inspired by the Māori proverb Mau tena kiwai o te kete , maku tenei , `` Each of us at a handle of the basket '' .