Karakia ceremony for Nelson’s largest mural

29/06/2022 11:04am
Artists Sean Duffell (Ngāti Porou) and Thijs de Koning were at the morning karakia ceremony for Nelson’s new public mural, which they created.
Artists Sean Duffell (Ngāti Porou) and Thijs de Koning were at the morning karakia ceremony for Nelson’s new public mural, which they created.

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Iwi Kaumātua led the karakia ceremony for Nelson’s largest public mural at the Nelson Waste Recovery Centre in Tāhunanui on 17 June.

The ceremony was attended by iwi, elected members, council staff, the artists who created the mural, and staff from the Nelson Waste Recovery Centre. 

The mural is inspired by The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary and features native freshwater species like, kōura, tuna, and kōkopu. 

Blessing at Nelson Recycling Centre Mural 17 June 2022 group 7