TEKO TEKO (HEAD)
As the materials change from wood to metal, so we move from the past to the future.
TE MAIHI (ARMS)
In this Whare, The topsides of the Waka.
Both are Steering paddles (Hoe) joined at the centre in bringing the two people together as one.
The Maori Hoe represents all of life, the male, female, celestial, terrestial, academic and spiritual and it's gelling together to make Peace and Harmony.
The Pakeha Hoe Has the crown to recognise the partnership made with our ancestors, the whale and Celtic patterns to represent the early settlers.
TAURAPA (STERNPOST OR KEEL OF THE WAKA)
The teko teko is the shape of a Taurapa (keel), to steady and point children in the right direction in the pursuit of knowledge.
The hook, so they can go out into the world in the search for adventure.
The bottom is the Manaia (spirit); in our children the "spirit of adventure"
