This traditional medium of Maori art can be seen on most marae in New Zealand and is a taonga to be treasured by all of us.
Through the process of observing, discussing and creating a poupou ākonga will make connections with the symbols, content, patterns and importance of this Māori art medium.
Before the era of photography these pou recorded and represented important ancestors, events and tribal stories in the medium of whakairo (carving).
This beautiful art form still remains and modern-day