The pou whenua were installed as part of an upgrade to protect the cultural values of Kura Tawhiti and celebrate the important site.
A collaboration between Ngāi Tūāhuriri whānui and The Department of Conservation.
The three pou whenua are part of an upgrade to the site designed by Riki Manuel and Fanye Robinson, along with new information panels to better narrate the Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu history in the area. Ngāi Tūāhuriri is the local hapū, holding rangatiratanga over Kura Tawhiti/Castle Hill.
Client : Department of Conservation
Client : Ngāi Tūāhuriri Whānui
Artist Riki Manuel
Artists/Carvers : Fayne Robinson
Fabrication : Art Fetiche
With panoramic views of The Southern Alps and a great vantage for Fox Glacier, Te Kopikopiko o te Waka is a Tohu Whenua site that tells the Ngai Tahu story of creation.
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