Pouwhenua, meaning land post, are carved, wooden posts or fighting staffs used by Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. They are wooden posts that mark territorial boundaries or places of significance.
taken from Wikipedia - Pouwhenua
These pictures are of the Wai-titi Landing (place of shining waters) Pouwhenua outside the Parliament grounds in Wellington.
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taken from Wikipedia - Pouwhenua
These pictures are of the Wai-titi Landing (place of shining waters) Pouwhenua outside the Parliament grounds in Wellington.
taken from the Parliament Grounds with Victoria University's Law School in the background
a closer look at the Pouwhenua
taken from the road looking towards the Parliament grounds
These Pouwhenua are positioned on what was once the foreshore of Wellington's harbour.
taken from Wellington Sculptures
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Really gorgeous photos.
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What a nice place to go to law school. Too bad I live so far away. I would love to visit your area of the world. Your photos are so pretty. Lovely blue skies. I had a nice first visit to your blog. genie
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ReplyDeleteGreat views. I like those pillars.
ReplyDeleteThanks Indrani - there are more Pouwhenua in my city - will have to hunt them out.
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