"I puta tahanga mai ahau i te kopu o toku whaea, a, ka hoki tahanga atu ano ahau ki reira."
"Naked I came out of my mothers womb, and naked I shall return."
This whakatauki (proverb) is in reference to Te Ukaipo. (Te Ao Maori)
Background - Korowai Raranga Harakeke (flax woven cloak)
This represents the weaving of our youth, families and community as one.
UNITY
Koru - This represents Papatuanuku (Mother Earth) from the opening to the centre is Te Ukaipo
The centre is lit with the inspirational spiritual Mercy Cross.
Colours - Gold/green is the environment we work in, green also represents the Waitakere Ranges.
