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Kia Raungaiti reflects the importance of building meaningful relationships and understanding the spaces we move through. At the centre of this whakaaro is the mokomoko, a creature whose survival depends on its awareness of the taiao. It knows when to adapt, when to remain still, and how to move confidently through changing conditions. In much the same way, strong relationships are formed through understanding, trust, and taking the time to learn from one another. Through connection comes a sense of belonging, and through belonging comes the confidence to navigate life's challenges.
The overall form of the design references the hue and the whakataukī, "He kawai hue, he kawai whakapapa." As the vines of the hue extend outward, they reach, connect, and continue to grow. The kōwhaiwhai within the work carries this same movement, expressing the ways in which whakapapa, whanaungatanga, and friendship bind us together. These connections shape who we are and influence the paths we take. This work is a reminder that no person stands alone, and that the relationships we nurture become a source of strength throughout our journey.
Kia Raungaiti reflects the importance of building meaningful relationships and understanding the spaces we move through. At the centre of this whakaaro is the mokomoko, a creature whose survival depends on its awareness of the taiao. It knows when to adapt, when to remain still, and how to move confidently through changing conditions. In much the same way, strong relationships are formed through understanding, trust, and taking the time to learn from one another. Through connection comes a sense of belonging, and through belonging comes the confidence to navigate life's challenges.
The overall form of the design references the hue and the whakataukī, "He kawai hue, he kawai whakapapa." As the vines of the hue extend outward, they reach, connect, and continue to grow. The kōwhaiwhai within the work carries this same movement, expressing the ways in which whakapapa, whanaungatanga, and friendship bind us together. These connections shape who we are and influence the paths we take. This work is a reminder that no person stands alone, and that the relationships we nurture become a source of strength throughout our journey.