The Meaning of Our Logo
Whakataukī Meaning
Our Conference theme is based on this whakataukī. Meaning - may we come near, may we come close, may we unite in bringing together our experiences of past housing/living. Facing our present circumstances and forging a better future.
“Tukua mai kia piri, tukua mai kia tata”
Earth Green - Represents whenua/land, resources that sustain the people.
Traditional Red - Represents Māoritanga, linking ancestral ways to today’s modern architectural styles.
Gold - Represents prosperity, health (physical, mental, spiritual) and sustainability.
Deep Blue - Represents wisdom handed down through the ancestors and applied to today’s generation.