Natives

 

Recently when we visited Murchison I spotted this colourful mural on the front of the local skatepark building. The artist is Sean Duffell it was initiated by the Murchison Youth Council as phase 1 of refurbishment of the area. I call this one "Natives" as I can see many New Zealand icons in there such as Trout, Kea, a Wood Pigeon and a Morepork (Ruru).

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Tane Mahuta Mural

Last time I was in Ohaeawai and opposite the hotel is this mural on the back of a shed also masquerading as a corner shop. Named "Tane Mahuta" it was painted by Sean Duffell.  Tane Mahuta is located in the Waipoua Forest, our country's largest Kauri tree. In most nature walks where there are Kauris there are also cleaning stations where people need to stop and disinfect their shoes before walking through to the pathways.

According to Maori mythology Tane is the son of Ranginui the sky father and Papatuanuku the earth mother. Tane was the child who tore his parents parental embrace and once done set about clothing his mother in the forest we have today.  All living creatures of the forest are regarded as Tane's children.

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