57 Miriama St, Taumarunui, New Zealand

Te Waka Pu Whenua

Te Waka Pu Whenua opened its doors in the tenth month of the Maori year, Poutu-te-Rangi (29 March 1999).

Pu Whenua

An artistic expression of the elements used to transport ancient knowledge from one whenua (Hawaiki) to another (Aotearoa).

Artist: David Manganui Tarawa.

Painted in 1993.

Poutu - Te - Rangi

Sculpted by carver Tairoa Flanagan and gifted to Te Waka Pu Whenua, January 2002.

The carved symbols represent a number of features supporting guardianship of the wisdom and knowledge passed on to mankind through the spiritual and physical worlds of ancient Maori.

This piece was carved from rimu and stands 4 meters in the office reception area.

Nga Ratonga Ano (Other Services)

Te Waka Pu Whenua offer a large range of services to the community and are always reviewing our offerings to meet the demand. If you have any areas of learning that you would like us to cover please contact us at Te Waka Pu Whenua and we will be sure to help you.

THEME	LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Nga Kaumatua O Te Mauri Atawhai	A monthly community networks hui. Held last Monday of each month
Advisory and Advocacy Service	Offered by Kaumatua. Contact Te Waka Pu Whenua
Facilitate Hui	Assist in hui planning and facilitation

Te Waka Pu Whenua

Pu Whenua

Poutu - Te - Rangi

Nga Ratonga Ano (Other Services)

THEME

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Nga Kaumatua O Te Mauri Atawhai

Advisory and Advocacy Service

Facilitate Hui

Other Activities at Te Waka Pu Whenua