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Ngā Hau Māngere – Old Māngere Bridge replacement project |
7 May 2024 |
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Meaning and significance | WhakamāramatangaThe meaning and signficance of the two pou are described on plaques affixed to koowhatu (stones) located beside each piece. The inscriptions on the plaques read:
The 2 Guardians
These artworks tell the shared story of migration and
(Top)
Represents arrival from afar, our connection to
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Represents the establishment of our unique culture
(Base)
The base tiki talks about Ahikaa - the resilience Te Aakitai Waiohua |
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Mana whenua, members of the project team and local representatives gathered to bless the two pou whenua last Friday morning. |
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Contact us | Whakapā mai |
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For more information on the Ngā Hau Māngere, contact us at omb@nzta.govt.nz Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/omb |
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