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Te Aika

Te Aika (Ngutu)

Located at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre along the Ōtākaro Avon River promenade near Armagh Street. 

This stunning white Ngutu (or ceremonial entranceway/gateway) is called Te Aika, which means 'the home people' (Te Aika is a Ngāi Tahu version of Te ahi kā: ‘the home fires burning’), the artwork recognises the mana of local hapu, Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

The artwork was designed by artists Simon Kaan and Rachael Rakena and produced by SCAPE Public Art in collaboration with the Matapopore Trust.

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