{"product_id":"puawai-crossbody-peke-copy","title":"Rerehua Crossbody Pēke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTŪROU HAWAIKI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTūrou parea, Tūrou Hawaiki.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay the ancient homeland of Hawaiki glisten on in mind's eye forever\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply translated this whakatauki can be understood as ‘May the force be with you’. Or the full version is, \"May the ancient homeland of Hawaiki glisten on in mind's eye forever\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phrase \"Tūrou Hawaiki\" is commonly used as a kīwaha in everyday speech. \u003c\/span\u003eHawaiki is understood to be the place of origin for Māori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Far North, we believe that when someone passes on their spirit goes to Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and enters Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (Pacific Ocean) to travel back to Hawaiki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis taonga reminds us of heritage, ancestry and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAKE AKE AKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForever, and evermore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a proclamation to state forever and evermore, or as long as it takes. More commonly you hear these words at the end of a karakia as an affirmation of unity and solidarity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the peaceful movement of Ihumatao in Tāmaki Makaurau this saying became infamous as a statement of protection against the development of the unique landscape. These kupu symbolise resilience, strength and determination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also famously quoted by Waikato chief, Rewi Maniapoto, during the Battle of Orakau in 1864;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\"Ka whawhai tonu mātou, ake ake ake!\"\u003c\/em\u003e – “We will fight on forever!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKupu hou:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhakatauki = proverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ekīwaha = \u003cspan\u003ecolloquial saying, slang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etūpuna = ancestors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTe Moana-nui-a-Kiwa = Pacific Ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003etaonga = precious, treasured, of great value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rerehua Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":68038059557170,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":68038059589938,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":68038059622706,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige","offer_id":68038059688242,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/meadowstore.co.nz\/products\/puawai-crossbody-peke-copy","provider":"The Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}