our story
the restaurant mural
Hutia te ritoHutia te rito o te harakekeKei whea te ko(ri)mako e koKi mai ki ahauHe aha te mea nui o te aoMaku e kii atuHe tangata, he tangata,He tangata, hei!
If you remove the heartOf the flax bushFrom where will the Bellbird sing?If you say to meWhat is the most important thingIn this worldI will reply to youIt is people, it is people,It is people!
The Korimako has recently returned to St Heliers and Tāmaki Makaurau, perched proud and observant.This is the place in which the bell bird sings from.
The blue tones represent the Waitematā Harbour to which the korimako looks upon and acknowledges.
KaoKao represents movement and perseverance.
Niho taniwha represents community iwi and connection.
Red tones are from Tumutumuwhenua te whare Tupuna o Orākei as a mihi to our nearest whānau.
Finally the whakatauki from the artists Charles & Janine Williams, who inspired and completed the mural:
'Mā whero, mā pango ka oti ai te mahi'With red and black the work will be complete - referring to the importance of partnership and collaboration.
If you remove the heartOf the flax bushFrom where will the Bellbird sing?If you say to meWhat is the most important thingIn this worldI will reply to youIt is people, it is people,It is people!
The Korimako has recently returned to St Heliers and Tāmaki Makaurau, perched proud and observant.This is the place in which the bell bird sings from.
The blue tones represent the Waitematā Harbour to which the korimako looks upon and acknowledges.
KaoKao represents movement and perseverance.
Niho taniwha represents community iwi and connection.
Red tones are from Tumutumuwhenua te whare Tupuna o Orākei as a mihi to our nearest whānau.
Finally the whakatauki from the artists Charles & Janine Williams, who inspired and completed the mural:
'Mā whero, mā pango ka oti ai te mahi'With red and black the work will be complete - referring to the importance of partnership and collaboration.