Chapter Three
The Story of our Logo
The logo reflects the cave within,
the mountains above,
the sea and rivers below,
and our ever flowing
journey of growth.
The Meaning of 'Whenua Iti'
Hazel called our site her "little piece of land". Which translates in te reo Māori to 'whenua iti'. Whenua can also mean placenta, drawing a connection between the land as a place of giving and giving back to. It's an interpretation that fits, as from something small, incredible and vital things can grow.
In keeping with Māori custom, the name 'Whenua Iti Outdoors' was gifted to us by local kaumatua Tom Bailey. He requested we continue to share the Māori history of this area with our students, which we honor to this day.
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