Pou ki waho

Tohunga Whakairo

Renowned Tohunga Whakairo Te Warahi Hetaraka (Ngatiwai) was commissioned by Kawa Marae Committee to carve the Whakairo.

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Te Pou o te Kōruru – Ko Rehua (Top highest point)
Te Pou o te Kōruru – Ko Mataahu (Below Rehua)
Nga Maihi - Tukaiaia (Either side of Mataahu)
Nga Maihi - Tuatara Whatumanawa (Both sides of Apex) 
Te Pou o tenei Amo, Ko Te Rangituangahu (Left side)
Te Pou o tenei Amo, Ko Te Ikamimirua (Right side) 
For more information see the powerpoint slide below for full descriptions and Whakapapa, for your reference. 
The tekoteko on top of the whare tupuna is Rehua

Hoturoa
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Kakati = Kurawaka-i-mua (Aotea)
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Poutama = Panirua 
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Taonga-ā-iwi = Ranginui
Mataahu = Te Kura (Ngoho)
Rehua = Hinurere (Ngāti Manaia)

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