New Zealand Sculpture
Ecards of art in nature
Pou Whenua is a form of New Zealand sculpture. Maori people traditionally transmitted stories about ancestors, origin and nature of the world in carvings. Report of their history is imprinted in wakas and in posts used on sacred places or in the marae. Depending on location the carving held the tribal story or personal story of an ancestor.
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Wood was the dominant material for waka and building sometimes accentuated by paua. For family heirlooms pounamu or bone were the materials used.
The sculptures or posts placed in West Auckland are out of wood and commemorate people or events related to this specific area. Present on twelve sites in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park they form an important link between New Zealand and Maori art and culture.
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In Maori traditions carvings retell the story of ancestors and their history.
The tribe Te-Kawerau-A-Maki once populated the Waitakere Ranges. Though their descendants are spread all over New Zealand they remain the spiritual guardians of the Waitakeres.
As such each New Zealand sculpture becomes a piece
of art in nature that represents a guardian of the land rooted in the
history and traditions of the Maori tribe Te-Kawerau-a-Maki.
Library in Glen Eden
The post embedded in native flax at the corner of
Glendale and Oates Road. It faces towards the library's window wall.
Arataki
Centre
This is the place to get help and all information
for planning hikes in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Inside are
displays of visual and acoustic introductions to the regenerating bush
and its animal life. Scenic views, picnic facilities and a nature trail
conclude an informative visit.
Whatipu
is the remotest of the Waitakere settlements. This area has the
phenomenon of shifting shorelines meaning the way to the shore gets
further. Some of the more demanding hikes have their starting point
around Whatipu.
Cornwallis
Beach
once was the first major settlement in the Waitakere Ranges. Today it
remains a popular family
beach.
Karekare
Beach
is home to four of the thirty five known Maori pa
sites (settlements) in the Ranges. A proud New Zealand sculpture marks
this important place.
Cascade Kauri Park
has some of the largest Kauri trees in the Auckland area. Thanks to the
difficulties to access them, they escaped milling in 1890's. The Park
is situated behind the Waitakere Golf Course and offers short walks
that can be linked to more extensive hiking tracks.
Piha
A fabulous
picnic spot is on top of Lion Rock. It’s a
wonderful place to indulge on panoramic views of Piha Beach.
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