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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 25, 2024 6:45:18 GMT 12
POU RECOGNISES SIGNIFICANCE OF HARBOURA magnificent new pou named Ngaa Hua o Te Maanuka, carved by Dean Flavell (Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua) now stands on the Waimahia Inlet, overlooking the Manukau Harbour. The pou whakairo depicts Kaiwhare, the harbour taniwha (spiritual guardian), wearing a kaitaka (prestigious cloak), and on his chest the kaimoana (seafood) of the harbour, entwined in a kupenga (fishing net) and worn as a taa hei (neck ornament).... ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/07/pou/
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