Description

This taonga along with the Poutama tukutuku panel were commissioned by Dr Rongo Wetere and gifted by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to the people of Waipā District.

Poutama patterns depict an ascending and descending stairway connecting to the realms of Rangi sky father and Papa earth mother. 

These are displayed either side of Waiwaia in the entrance hallway to the Te Awamutu Council Chambers.