2 x Articles 13812/19 - Hamilton park, Mural

[Kiwi Frontline]

HAMILTON’S NEWEST SPORTS PARK IN THE ROTOTUNA VILLAGE WILL BE CALLED KORIKORI PARK

‘Korikori’ means ‘wriggle’. This refers to the wriggling of the tuna (eels) of this area, which was previously a lake, swamp and wetlands.

Korikori also refers to the way people play and move over the space.

A bronze sculpture by artist Matt Gauldie commemorating Dame Hilda Ross was approved today, pending sign off from Council staff.

Council staff will consult with iwi, hapu and other key stakeholders about the exact location of the proposed sculpture before a date for installation is announced.

www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1912/S00358/council-meeting-wrap-12-december-2019.htm

[Kiwi Frontline]

THREE ARTISTS TO TRANSFORM HAMILTON'S 'WINTEC WALL' INTO COUNTRY'S BIGGEST MURAL

With themes of guardianship, whakapapa, and unity, Te Whētū Collective's concept incorporates the river, three tui, and a female portrait depicting Matariki as the mother of the hill and master of the Māori lunar calendar and cultivation.

"We wanted to tell the story of this particular hill and use the mural to acknowledge the historical wahi pa (local site), explain why it was valued and important for surrounding tribes, and make a commentary on how we can use these learnings for our future.".....

www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/118117084/three-artists-to-transform-hamiltons-wintec-wall-into-countrys-biggest-mural