Amy J

My kowhaiwhai.

In my kowwhaiwhai I have Me my Mother, Father and my older Brother and Sister.

For my father I have the mangopare also known as the hammer head, the hammer head represents the hammerhead shark. And is about strength, courage and power. And that is what I see in my Dad. It is also in the colour blue which stands for faith and truth.

For my Mum I chose the Patiki, it represents the flounder. It is a symbol of welcome and hospitality. It s in the colour red which means energy, strength and power.

For my older Brother I have a koru the koru is based on the curled- up young fern frond. As such it represents birth and the unfolding of life. And it is in the colour green which represents growth and harmony.

For my older Sister I have a koru as well in the colour light blue which represents heath, understanding and softness.

And I did me as a koru in the colour purple which represents creativity. Mystery and magic.