Ngā wai koiora PKA The yarn colours used are

The yarn colours used are Pīngao Gold

a seasonal marker associated with summer

We may venture outward many times throughout our lives to gain more knowledge

The main pae or decorative border

Tahua-roa is another name for Rongo

Ngā wai koiora PKA The yarn colours used areAs people wrap themselves in this blanket, they embody the resonance of the living environment as a single entity. Ng wai koiora, the lifeblood that binds all together, flowing and sustaining life, from head to toe. A woven reflection of the cycles of water and our innate capacity to be regenerated by and actively care for the wellbeing of water. The side decorative borders of this kaitaka inspired design reflect the source and flow of water across