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'''PAPAKURA''' | '''PAPAKURA''' | ||
Local authority : [[Auckland]] | Local authority : [[Auckland]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The first quarter shows the liberating emblem of life known in Maori as mauri ora which portrays a continuum with ancestors, the origins of the universe, and the beginning of life,be it a child, a plant, or an idea in the minds of men or women. This symbol also has a continuity with the future. And as well, | The first quarter shows the liberating emblem of life known in Maori as mauri ora which portrays a continuum with ancestors, the origins of the universe, and the beginning of life,be it a child, a plant, or an idea in the minds of men or women. This symbol also has a continuity with the future. And as well, | ||
it captures the primeval forests which abounded Papakura flats centuries ago. The Koru also symbolises our social, cultural and geographical associations with the South Pacific and the origins of Polynesian heritage. | it captures the primeval forests which abounded Papakura flats centuries ago. The Koru also symbolises our social, cultural and geographical associations with the South Pacific and the origins of Polynesian heritage. | ||
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The horse symbolises the breeding, training and marketing of fine stock in Papakura, Ardmore, Takanini and Alfriston, and as well representing youth, outdoor recreation and the various sporting pursuits in the District.The crown demonstrates the allegiance to the monarch as the foundation of our democratic process, and superimposes the weapons of war, the sword and the taiaha in the inverted positions of peace. Papakura has a long military history where the Hunua Ranges feature. | The horse symbolises the breeding, training and marketing of fine stock in Papakura, Ardmore, Takanini and Alfriston, and as well representing youth, outdoor recreation and the various sporting pursuits in the District.The crown demonstrates the allegiance to the monarch as the foundation of our democratic process, and superimposes the weapons of war, the sword and the taiaha in the inverted positions of peace. Papakura has a long military history where the Hunua Ranges feature. | ||
The | The bible at the base of the shield stands for the principles of morality and justice, and the faith in the beliefs and values of other people. | ||
[[Literature]] : Information obtained from the Papakura Council. | |||
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[[Category:New Zealand]] | [[Category:New Zealand]] | ||