Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 1, 2017 16:18:07 GMT 12
TRADITIONAL MAORI WAKA FOR NEW BRIGHTON PLAYGROUND
A main feature of the New Brighton seaside playground will be a traditional waka.
A ship was originally planned in the initial design phase. However, the waka design will reflect discussions during the consultation process about interweaving cultural elements.
Development Christchurch Ltd worked with Matapopore Charitable Trust and Ngai Tahu to develop the waka concept.
Matapopore general manager Debbie Tikao was pleased about the waka and wants to see more cultural equipment in playgrounds.
“I think we will be seeing more of this sort of thing happening, there is some integration of Maori design components in playgrounds within the North Island and we are certainly seeing more of that happening it the South Island,” she said.
Matapopore is a charitable trust which works alongside Ngai Tahu to ensure Maori culture and values are included in the regeneration of Christchurch......
www.star.kiwi/2017/11/traditional-maori-waka-new-brighton-playground/
A main feature of the New Brighton seaside playground will be a traditional waka.
A ship was originally planned in the initial design phase. However, the waka design will reflect discussions during the consultation process about interweaving cultural elements.
Development Christchurch Ltd worked with Matapopore Charitable Trust and Ngai Tahu to develop the waka concept.
Matapopore general manager Debbie Tikao was pleased about the waka and wants to see more cultural equipment in playgrounds.
“I think we will be seeing more of this sort of thing happening, there is some integration of Maori design components in playgrounds within the North Island and we are certainly seeing more of that happening it the South Island,” she said.
Matapopore is a charitable trust which works alongside Ngai Tahu to ensure Maori culture and values are included in the regeneration of Christchurch......
www.star.kiwi/2017/11/traditional-maori-waka-new-brighton-playground/