Carved Posts At Te Pane O Horoiwi – Achilles Point | Auckland

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The other day I went ‘exploring’ and found myself at Achilles point which is on the cliffs above Ladies Bay in St. Heliers. This is where I came across these carved posts (pouwhenua) that represent the Maori ancestors who arrived at this point (Te Pane O Horoiwi) on the Tainui waka over six centuries ago. These people were:

Hoturoa – commander of the Tainui waka
Taikehu – chief and key ancestor of the Ngai Tai People
Horoiwi – chief who settled at Tamaki Head and named the person who named this location

Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Marae | Auckland Airport

Pin It Now! I have been in this country for a number of years now and have seen and visited a number of Marae in that time but they never cease to amaze me. The thing that gets me the most about them is the “tekoteko” and “maihi” carvings.

Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Marae is only a couple of minutes drive from Auckland Airport if you want to pay it a visit.

Corrupt Government + Complicit Police = Tyranny

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One thing that you have to love about universities is the number of clubs or organisations they have that are pretty much fighting for a cause; whatever it may be. This is statement “Corrupt Government + Complicit Police = Tyranny” was spray painted into the sidewalk on Princes St at Auckland University. The way I see it, this statement is describing something that is common place in just about every country in the world but to varying extents. What are your thoughts?

Life Is Just A Pyramid Scheme

Pin It Now! After having lunch in the city I found myself at Pt. Erin Park and decided to go for a walk around it. I ended up on a path along the side of the park that lead me to the point where Shelly Beach Road crosses over SH1. That is were I found this piece of ‘art’ hidden from public view. I wonder what this artist meant by saying "life is just a pyramid scheme?"

Graffiti in Wellington

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A random house on a street close to the Wellington CBD with some interesting graffiti on its wall. Graffiti is a problem around New Zealand and as a result businesses and various councils have been spending a lot of money cleaning up graffiti. This particular piece of work however has been there for a while and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. I guess the people who live there like it like that.

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Statue Outside St Joseph's Church, Upper Hutt

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The photo is of a statue on the bell tower outside St Joseph's Church in Upper Hutt. I am Catholic and religion plays a big part in my life. I must admit though that I don’t go to Sunday mass as often as I should but I do take time out to talk to the Lord everyday.

Do it in Auckland

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I was up in Auckland (City of Sails) last week and as you are driving out of the airport you are greeted by a big banner in the shape of a sail saying “Do it in Auckland.” That particular slogan does not seem very appropriate because of how some people may take it. What do you think?

The Largest Stone Carving in the Forbidden City

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Stone Carving/Sculpture, The Forbidden City, originally uploaded by gerald.n.

This is a photo of the largest stone carving in the Forbidden City taken in December 2006 when my wife I took a short trip through China. It is a huge (16.75 meters long, 3.07 meters wide, 1.7 meters thick) marble relief with interlocking lotus patterns all around it, curling waves at the bottom and nine dragons amidst clouds playing with pearls.

The photo doesn’t really do it much justice and if sculptures are something you are in to, it is something that is worth seeing for yourself if you haven’t already been through the Forbidden City which in itself is an amazing experience.