Beehive New Zealand's Parliament with Maori, Pou Whenua, or boundary markers in the foreground.


The Poa Whenua (boundary markers) were gifted by Wellington Tenths Trust, on behalf of te Atiawa / Taranaki whanau to the City of Wellington to commemorate the significance of this area, originall a beach and tauranga (resting place for waka) used be Te Atiawa / Taranaki whanau before 1840 when it was a significant entry point to the Pipitea Kumutoto area.


Size: 5100px × 3414px
Location: Beehive, Parliament, Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Nigel Watts / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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