Taniwha and Kiwi meet and hongi in greeting, painting from Liam Barr
Taku Tūrangawaewae

 2008, Oil on Canvas, 76 x 183cm

The kiwi, known as the eldest child of Tāne Mahuta, (Lord of the forest), is said to offer an older sibling's protection. Here the kiwi connects with a spirit of the land in acknowledgement of their place of standing and belonging.

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