The poupou in front of the building depicts the story of Tane climbing to the heavens to gather the sacred baskets of knowledge. The story is well known amongst Māori and is retold to illustrate the qualities of perseverance, dedication and zeal. Tāne displayed physical, spiritual and mental strength in his odyssey to overcome adversity and to acquire knowledge.
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