Maumahara mo Waiparuru

The stone and steel markers of Maumahara mo Waiparuru trace a meandering pathway reminiscent of that traveled by the Waiparuru Stream on its way through the ancient Grafton Gully to the Waitemata harbour. This pathway is a passage of time and a journey of release. It is a prayer for deepening our relationships with the land and the stories of our human cultures embedded within it. Special acknowledgement and gratitude to Ngarimu Blair (Ngati Whatua o Orakei) and Pita Turei (Ngai Tai ki Tamaki), creative collaborators in the research and conceiving of this work. The project was an integral element of the Grafton Gully Motorway Project, which expanded the scale of the roading network leading to Auckland’s port, adding a significant layer of change to the landscape story in the heart of Auckland City.