A mural located in Porirua, Wellington, NZ

Representing the two tides of PARI-RUA

The two tides are situated on each end of the design.

The Taniwha represents one tide, Típuna, history an sea. The other side is in human form to represent the people, whenua and future.

The middle is the wairua of the two tides coming together with the sun and moon watching over each day and night.

This mural marks the entrance way to the town centre of Poriua to welcome when arriving and farewell when leaving.

Project managed by Cathy Roa, Richard Whiteford-Smith, Dave Stella and Kawika Aipa

Thanks to Porirua City Council, Pelorous Trust