Description

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

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

These are displayed either side of Waiwaia in the entrance hallway to the Te Awamutu council chambers.