Poneke is the Maori name for Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. It is also where the story is based and the film location.
The rally cry "Huta!" could mean oblation or sacrifice.
Damage has three stars tattooed on his left temple, indicating that he has been in prison (either for 3 years or 3 times).
Moses's limo's plates read MO5E5, the number 5 representing the letter S.
It is not revealed the meaning of Tug's name: it could be an acronym for "The Ultimate God".