{"id":39,"date":"2018-08-04T20:43:12","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T08:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeisajourney.co.nz\/gcc\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2018-09-13T21:55:29","modified_gmt":"2018-09-13T09:55:29","slug":"maori-heritage-park","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeisajourney.co.nz\/gcc\/maori-heritage-park\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u0101ori Heritage Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Our Places | M\u0101ori Heritage Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"#whatpark\">What is a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#whypark\">Why do we need to &#8220;Get Creative&#8221; with a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#howpark\">How could we &#8220;Get Creative&#8221; with a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#whopark\">Who do we need to &#8220;Get Creative&#8221; with a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#parklinks\">M\u0101ori Heritage Park Links<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"whatpark\"><\/a>What is a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riseuprichmond.nz\/retreat-road-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.riseuprichmond.nz\/retreat-road-park\/<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1KIVpkds9AydrjWFqK6UsbRHTzFVRAO1s&amp;ll=-43.51804131252581%2C172.66755940923667&amp;z=16\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Each pin is clickable and has more info\/links, + &amp; -, are in the bottom left hand corner, so you can zoom in\/out.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Click on the square with arrow, in the top left hand corner, to show\/hide map legend\/layers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Christchurch has <a title=\"http:\/\/www.ferrymead.org.nz\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ferrymead.org.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ferrymead Heritage Park<\/a>, but we don\u2019t have a Heritage Park to celebrate our M\u0101ori history\/heritage, showcasing M\u0101ori Design and Arts &amp; Crafts.<br \/>\n\u2013 Similar design to <a title=\"http:\/\/collingridgeandsmitharchitects.com\/portfolio\/creators-early-childhood-centre\/\" href=\"http:\/\/collingridgeandsmitharchitects.com\/portfolio\/creators-early-childhood-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creators Early Childhood Centre Hamilton<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2013 New Road (30kph) with wide footpaths, from Retreat Road to Morris Street.<br \/>\n\u2013 Walking through <a title=\"http:\/\/christchurchcitylibraries.com\/Heritage\/Publications\/RiccartonBush\/\" href=\"http:\/\/christchurchcitylibraries.com\/Heritage\/Publications\/RiccartonBush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">native trees\/plants<\/a> on either side of the road, with the Pa at the end of the road.<br \/>\n\u2013 Entrance to Pa off Morris Street, includes: Marae, Meeting House, Exhibition Spaces, Performance Spaces.<br \/>\n\u2013 Learning Spaces: Focus on <a title=\"http:\/\/architecturenow.co.nz\/articles\/rameka-alexander-tuinukuafe-ona-nga-tamatoa-perspective-on-maori-architecture\/\" href=\"http:\/\/architecturenow.co.nz\/articles\/rameka-alexander-tuinukuafe-ona-nga-tamatoa-perspective-on-maori-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u0101ori Architecture &amp; Design<\/a>, Hands on <a title=\"https:\/\/my.christchurchcitylibraries.com\/te-ao-maori-arts-and-music\/\" href=\"https:\/\/my.christchurchcitylibraries.com\/te-ao-maori-arts-and-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arts &amp; Crafts<\/a> classes<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"whypark\"><\/a>Why do we need to &#8220;Get Creative&#8221; with a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;Take a moment to think about a crucial part of who you are. For example, I am Scottish, and that is a very important part of me. Now think about whether other people accept that part of you. Perhaps you feel a disconnection between how much you accept yourself and how much others seem to accept you. If you feel like others don\u2019t accept you for that part of your identity, this could impact on your mental health. As human beings, <a href=\"http:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-2909.117.3.497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we have a natural desire to be accepted and to belong<\/a>.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/autistic-people-arent-really-accepted-and-its-impacting-their-mental-health-86817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/theconversation.com\/autistic-people-arent-really-accepted-and-its-impacting-their-mental-health-86817<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;All Voices: The indigenous voice in Christchurch\u2019s rebuild \u2018we are not left out anymore\u2019: with Riki Manuel &amp; Fayne Robinson<br \/>\nIn 1990, Riki Manuel was told to carve a \u201clittle rock\u201d that would represent the coming of Maori to Christchurch in Victoria Square. Soaring above it, would be a statutes of Captain Cook and Queen Victoria.<br \/>\nHe said \u2018nah\u2019 and told them it should be an \u2018equivalent\u2019 size. He carved a six-foot poupou instead.<br \/>\nThat was testing the boundaries of the city\u2019s tolerance for visible mana whenua narratives.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.star.kiwi\/2018\/08\/all-voices-the-indigenous-voice-in-the-rebuild-i-will-die-happy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.star.kiwi\/2018\/08\/all-voices-the-indigenous-voice-in-the-rebuild-i-will-die-happy\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How could we &#8220;Get Creative&#8221; with a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;With a wealth of traditional motifs and a variety of landscapes and cultural influences from which to draw inspiration, it is no surprise that New Zealand is a very creative place.<br \/>\nSome of the biggest inspirations for New Zealand artists are (unsurprisingly) the country\u2019s natural assets and stunning landscapes. While painters capture the magnificent scenery, others use natural materials such as Harakeke (flax), Pohutukawa and fern leaf in their works. This is not a new development; M\u0101ori settlers developed powerful motifs and artistic forms utilising natural resources from their earliest days in New Zealand, carving bone, stone, wood and shell, and weaving native fibres.<br \/>\nIn recent years, contemporary artists have woven a unique blend of histories and cultures, themes and styles together in their work, reflecting the diversity of New Zealand society. It is now common to see traditional M\u0101ori arts using contemporary mediums, and distinct M\u0101ori, Asian and Pacific Island influences can clearly be seen in other artworks. This unique New Zealand blend reaches across all genres. Ancient M\u0101ori performance arts, for example, employ modern interpretations, while Kiwi musicians mix popular international styles with traditional Pacific influences, and New Zealand-themed movies are shown at international film festivals.<br \/>\nToday, painters such as Shane Cotton, who incorporates M\u0101ori themes in his work to represent shared M\u0101ori and Pakeha experiences and significant events in New Zealand history, are celebrated, and they all find a place in New Zealand\u2019s galleries.<br \/>\nA great way for visitors to experience arts and crafts is by visiting a workshop. Many studios offer a hands-on approach, giving visitors the opportunity to try weaving (at Te Puia in Rotorua, for example) or carving; Hokitika on the West Coast is especially renowned for jade carving workshops.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealandtrademanual.com\/new-zealand-info\/new-zealand-culture\/creative-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.newzealandtrademanual.com\/new-zealand-info\/new-zealand-culture\/creative-new-zealand\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When I was doing research for <a title=\"https:\/\/www.10shirleyroad.org.nz\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.10shirleyroad.org.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.10shirleyroad.org.nz\/<\/a>, I was looking for \u2018modern M\u0101ori building design\u2019 and found inspiring images from \u2018Creators Early Childhood Centre, Hamilton\u2019.<br \/>\n\u201cWe have of course adopted a playful twist, using randomly arranged windows, whilst the elevation facing the trees takes its cues from traditional M\u0101ori Wharenui (meeting houses), again referencing the cultural context.\u201d<br \/>\n<a title=\"http:\/\/collingridgeandsmitharchitects.com\/portfolio\/creators-early-childhood-centre\/\" href=\"http:\/\/collingridgeandsmitharchitects.com\/portfolio\/creators-early-childhood-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/collingridgeandsmitharchitects.com\/portfolio\/creators-early-childhood-centre\/<\/a><br \/>\nI love how they incorporated traditional M\u0101ori Wharenui (meeting houses), made out of natural materials, that remind me of treehouses, in a creative dramatic play\/storytelling playground environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who do we need to &#8220;Get Creative&#8221; with a M\u0101ori Heritage Park?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;M\u0101ori artists have increased in number and influence since the 1970s, when Ng\u0101 Puna Waihanga (the Association of M\u0101ori Arts and Writers) began. Long-established contemporary artists such as Ralph Hotere, Para Matchitt and Robyn Kahukiwa have been joined by new talent such as Michael Parekowhai and Shane Cotton. A landmark event was the Te M\u0101ori exhibition of 1984 which took traditional M\u0101ori art to the world and also opened the eyes of New Zealanders. Traditional and contemporary M\u0101ori art is fostered by Toi M\u0101ori Aotearoa, an artists\u2019 network, and the integrity of M\u0101ori arts and crafts is protected by toi iho, the \u2018M\u0101ori-made\u2019 trademark.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/teara.govt.nz\/en\/creative-life\/page-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/teara.govt.nz\/en\/creative-life\/page-2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tower Junction redevelopment complete:<br \/>\nNg\u0101i Tahu Property have worked closely with Matapopore, a charitable trust incepted after the quakes to ensure mana whenua values and the voice of Ng\u0101i T\u016b\u0101huriri and Ng\u0101i Tahu are included in the rebuild.<br \/>\nKennedy says this relationship has resulted in markers of Ng\u0101i Tahu culture being included in the development. The work of Fayne Robinson, a Ng\u0101i Tahu master carver, and other M\u0101ori artists have been incorporated on site.<br \/>\n&#8216;These examples of Toi M\u0101ori (M\u0101ori art) reflect the stories of mana whenua from this area of Canterbury and acknowledge its M\u0101ori history. As a tribally-owned business, it\u2019s important for us to remember this,&#8217; Kennedy says.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ngaitahuproperty.co.nz\/news\/tower-junction-redevelopment-complete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ngaitahuproperty.co.nz\/news\/tower-junction-redevelopment-complete\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Helping rangatahi get into the \u2018digi\u2019 creative space:<br \/>\nHori Mataki, creative lead for Ariki Creative and member of Te Ao Hangarau, is paving the way for rangatahi with an interest for digital technologies. In his words, Te Ao Hangarau is \u2018setting up the change for rangatahi to build off our shoulders to get into the digi space\u2019.<br \/>\nTe Ao Hangarau is a collective of young M\u0101ori working in digital creative spaces, including videography and photography, graphic and web design, animation, communication and software development.<br \/>\n&#8216;We believe in sharing our skills with the community, using digital technology to help wh\u0101nau wh\u0101naui and rangatahi, as well as leaving a legacy for other aspiring M\u0101ori digital creatives to follow should they wish to pursue a career in the digital creative industry,&#8217; says Hori.<br \/>\nThe overarching vision for Te Ao Hangarau is to host rangatahi at digi-w\u0101nanga, funnel those whose interest is ignited into tertiary education pathways, provide internship opportunities for them to grow experience and leverage existing relationships to assist these rangatahi into gainful employment in the digital creative industry.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpk.govt.nz\/en\/mo-te-puni-kokiri\/our-stories-and-media\/helping-rangatahi-get-into-the-digi-creative-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tpk.govt.nz\/en\/mo-te-puni-kokiri\/our-stories-and-media\/helping-rangatahi-get-into-the-digi-creative-space<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"parklinks\"><\/a>M\u0101ori Heritage Park Links<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maoriart.org.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.maoriart.org.nz\/<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arikicreative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.arikicreative.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/matapopore.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/matapopore.co.nz\/<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/matapopore.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Matapopora-UDG-Finalv3-18Dec2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matapopore Urban Design Guide: Kia Atawhai Ki Te Iwi: Caring For The People<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maoritelevision.com\/tv\/shows\/nga-tangata-taumata-rau-te-waipounamu\/S04E006\/nga-tangata-taumata-rau-te-waipounamu-episode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maatakiwi Wakefield: Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/entertainment\/102614331\/marae-makeover-taking-care-of-the-next-generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/entertainment\/102614331\/marae-makeover-taking-care-of-the-next-generation<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a title=\"http:\/\/www.aucklanddesignmanual.co.nz\/design-thinking\/maori-design\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aucklanddesignmanual.co.nz\/design-thinking\/maori-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Auckland Design Manual: Maori Design<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a title=\"http:\/\/donsmaps.com\/maoripa.html\" href=\"http:\/\/donsmaps.com\/maoripa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don Hitchcock: Don\u2019s Maps: Maori Pa<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a title=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/travel\/destinations\/nz\/94317088\/World-famous-in-New-Zealand-Tawhiti-Museum-Hawera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/travel\/destinations\/nz\/94317088\/World-famous-in-New-Zealand-Tawhiti-Museum-Hawera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World famous in New Zealand: Tawhiti Museum, Hawera<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Places | M\u0101ori Heritage Park &#8211; What is a M\u0101ori Heritage Park? 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