PUNA KIDS HOODIE Size:Sz 2 The inspiration for this design

The inspiration for this design comes from the tukutuku patterns niho taniwha and pātiki  which I have used to represent  both our kaitiaki Arai te Uru and Niniwa who protect North and South Hokianga

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The dynamic kōwhaiwhai pattern puhoro is distinctive here in Te Tai Tokerau and symbolises some of the attributes of Kupe

PUNA KIDS HOODIE Size:Sz 2 The inspiration for this designKupe had a desire to explore our natural world and his pursuit of knowledge led him here. He is acknowledged as a great explorer and navigator and named the harbour, Te Puna i te Ao Mrama, (The Spring of the World of Light) on his arrival. Kowhaiwhai and tukutuku taniko patterns have been used in this design. Puhoro is representive of warriors, waka, and the moana, swiftness and speed. Aronui is a tukutuku and tniko design which refers to the pursuit