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Koukourarata Wharf by Brent Hetereka Ruru

Ko Koukourarata tōku hapū

Ko Tūtehuarewa tōku marae

Nō Ōtautahi ahau

Ko Brent Hetereka Ruru tōku ingoa

The illustration is the view from the Koukourarata marae wharekai veranda and is part of a series of illustrations titled "Levy –My Tūrangawaewae".

The wharf echo's laughter and play of yesteryear, where growing up we fished from, swam from, watched waka arrive and depart from, or, to just sit, when the bay is calm, and be present with the panoramic surroundings of Koukourarata.

This piece was drawn after taking some quiet time after Upoko Sonny Ruru's tangihanga (dad), was laid to rest up at the urupā.