By New Zealand artist Mike Te Paea, with Bryce and Troup and other students at Northern Health School, 96 Walton School, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand in December 2024. Photos taken February 2025. Thanks to @streetartcities app for leading me to Whangārei.
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"The Northland Unit has been very lucky to have a special taonga (treasure) painted on the wall by our driveway in Whangarei. Our ākonga (students) had the opportunity to be involved, with sessions with the artist Mike Te Paea, to produce the manu (bird panels) that are bolted to the mural. One student, Troup, was also involved with the painting of the forest.
The mural depicts a golden tree, which represents the innate potential of each of our ākonga. When we can identify and cherish that potential, our ākonga (students) will fly. The manu (bird panels) represent the guardians of the ngāhere (forest)." @northernhealthschoolnz December 6, 2024
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Mōrena #NZTwits , I'm Steven. Currently working at #UoA and spend most of my time on #rstats because i like making pretty pictures out of data. Passionate about #EducationNZ and #dogs ! #introductions