Tokoroa’s forest of carved stories just got a new talking pole—the Pacific Memories Pou—replacing a beloved original that stood for over two decades. Carved by Tui Hobson, a Cook Islands artist with deep Pacific roots, this new pou named Wairaka honors ancestral ties to Mau’ke and celebrates the Pacific community’s enduring contributions to the town. With 48 poles now dotting the landscape, each tells a story of cultural heritage. The mayor calls them iconic landmarks, and the council has committed nearly $140,000 annually to keep them standing tall and shining bright.
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