TOA

 Poutaiki Toi - Curator Piri Cowie (Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) discusses Toa, with clay artist Baye Pewhairangi Riddell (Ngāti Porou). Toa holds the stance of a Kaiwero - Challenger and is symbolic of the warrior qualities of courage, honour, respect, protection of whanau - family, leadership, skill, determination and perseverance.

12mins

Highlights from the event

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Toa arrived in Whanganui-a-Tara at the UNANZ UN75 function at Parliament, which was graciously opened by Kura Moeahu - Senior Advisor to Parliament.

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