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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 13, 2023 6:01:33 GMT 12
MĀORI CARVINGS ADVANCE AT PARLIAMENTIt comes as separate plans to install pare (carved slabs), pou (carved wooden posts) and mōuri markers on Parliament’s front forecourt advance, with resource consent recently granted by Wellington City Council. They would acknowledge and recognise Parliament’s commitment to a “genuine partnership” between it and Te Āti Awa Taranaki Whānui, said Kara Puketapu-Dentice, the chairperson of Te Āti Awa Taranaki Whānui, previously. The project would also signify Parliament’s willingness to better reflect the country’s unique cultural makeup, recognise te ao Māori, and acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Rurawhe said..... www.thepost.co.nz/a/nz-news/350032402/sculpture-honouring-women-scrapped-m%C4%81ori-carvings-advance-at-parliament
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