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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 11, 2017 16:15:02 GMT 12
AUCKLAND BIKESMāori Connections Each bridge has a large carved pou whenua (land post) or waka maumahara (memorial pillar). AT has specially sourced the Tōtara for the pou at the Te Piringa and Soljak bridges. The wood was originally extracted from a swamp on the South Island’s West Coast. Other Māori design elements have been incorporated into the bridges and Māori artworks appear at various locations along the shared path, including kōhatu (carved rocks)...... planeta.com/auckland-bikes/
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