Tokoroa’s iconic Talking Pole Forest just welcomed a new star — the Pacific Memories Pou, carved by artist Tui Hobson of Cook Island heritage, honoring Pacific communities and a Māori ancestor named Wairaka. Replacing a pole over 20 years old, this $50,700 masterpiece (including installation) stands as a cousin to the original, celebrating cultural unity. With 48 poles now telling Tokoroa’s diverse stories, the council has budgeted $116,000 for their upkeep — proof these talking poles are more than art, they’re living landmarks.
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