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Public art works bringing tikanga Māori to central Auckland

Two new public artworks were blessed and unveiled on one of Auckland's busiest streets in a dawn ceremony.

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Two new taonga toi (public art works) have been installed on a busy Auckland street and formally blessed at a dawn ceremony. The artworks are now accessible for public viewing and interaction. The installation brings elements of tikanga Māori to a central location in the city.

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Art brings tikanga Māori to one of Auckland's busiest streets

People will now be able to see and touch two new taonga toi (public art) which were blessed and unveiled at a formal dawn ceremony today.

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