Mahi toi unveiled

A mahi toi (artwork) for the Ara-Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway project was unveiled at a dawn ceremony last week. It forms part of a series of artworks along the road, which reflect the history and values of mana whenua in the area.

The two elements are a four-metre carved pou whenua and a stainless steel pouākai giant extinct eagle. The po whenua was designed and crafted by Wyvern Rosieur (Ngāti Manuhiri), while the pouākai is the work of Nathan Hull.

The artwork is a tribute to Reipae – Tohitohi o Reipae Dome Valley takes its name from the Tainui ancestress Reipae. R...