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Our taonga

Over time, we are fortunate to have received taonga, either as gifts or commissioned pieces, from esteemed members of our communities and master craftspeople.

Tap a taonga to learn more:
  • Mana Tūturu
    Created from the centre of Tūāpapa Taketake.
  • Hoe (paddle)
    Named ‘Rangimarie’ (peace, aroha and treasured).
  • The Commonwealth Quilt
    Created from the centre of Tūāpapa Taketake.
  • Manea
    The Taonga Manea is the visible representation of the mauri that imbues Allendale House.
  • Wehenga
    This taonga was gifted to Jennifer Gill when she left Foundation North after 15 years as CEO in August 2019.
  • Tūāpapa Taketake
    This carved taonga stands in the Foundation’s boardroom, Rimu Tahi.