Aotea Square, Auckland
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| Waharoa, front |
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| Waharoa, back |
Waharoa is the Maori word meaning gateway.
It is situated at the Queen Street entrance to Aotea Square.
The gate was designed by Selwyn Muru, a Maori sculptor,
and is a contemporary design built in wood and copper.
and is a contemporary design built in wood and copper.
On the back is a Maori inscription which has been translated into English.
Knati to
whenguwhengu
ake irarona o
te awtipi haere
Pikimai e te ua
o te whatu
katakata mai
anora
Stop
your snivelling
creek bed
come rain hail
and floodwater
laugh again
whenguwhengu
ake irarona o
te awtipi haere
Pikimai e te ua
o te whatu
katakata mai
anora
Stop
your snivelling
creek bed
come rain hail
and floodwater
laugh again
