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Te Tohu o Te Auaunga

Te Auaunga restoration logo

“This tohu represents the relationship of mana whenua to te awa. The tohu integrates mātauranga Māori and environmentally sustainable practices to restore the mauri of Te Auaunga so that it becomes a thriving flowing creek in a green corridor that is treasured and respected for generations to come.” – Whaotapu

Mana whenua have been involved as partners in Te Tohu o Te Auaunga. Mana whenua groups involved to date include Te Ākitai Waiohua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Te Kawerau ā Maki, Te Ara Rangatahi o Te Iwi o Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngaati Whanaunga and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua.

Tohu concepts and drawings by Whaotapu Trust: Sunnah Thompson and Wikuki Kingi. Digital rendering and design by River: Marcus Tsang, Rainui Teihotua and Isaac Rolfe.

For a full understanding of the motifs used within this design, refer to page 13 of Te Tohu o Te Auaunga Design Guide.

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