Ngā wai koiora PKA a seasonal marker associated with

a seasonal marker associated with summer

as the net set at the river mouth at the right time catches a bounty big enough to feed the entire village

a symbol of strength of character and leadership

There are six different weave structures used to embellish this design

The main pae or decorative border

Ngā wai koiora PKA a seasonal marker associated withAs people wrap themselves in this blanket, they embody the resonance of the living environment as a single entity. Ng wai koiora, the lifeblood that binds all together, flowing and sustaining life, from head to toe. A woven reflection of the cycles of water and our innate capacity to be regenerated by and actively care for the wellbeing of water. The side decorative borders of this kaitaka inspired design reflect the source and flow of water across