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Tukutuku and taniko patterns Aronui  and niho taniwha refer to our Rangatira and kaitiaki acknowledging their hunger and sharing of knowledge

Maanaki tangata

Kauri is Aotearoa's most ancient and revered tree

resilience and determination

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KO AU TE TAIAO, KO TE TAIAO KO AU - BIG CIRCLE PŌHUTUKAWA RAU RAU Tukutuku and taniko patterns AronuiMixed media, (collage, paint, pen, ink, acetone, cotton, resin) on x 22 Phutukawa Rau (leaves) BIG 490 x 620mm FRAME KO AU TE TAIAO, KO TE TAIAO KO AU I am my environment and my environment is me x A reminder that we must look after our environment for our Mokopuna to come. Manaaki whenua, Maanaki tangata, Haere whakamua, (care for the land and our people and we shall move foward toegether for a better future)