Date1993Reference NumberArt 21-168DescriptionPātikitiki; the traditional flounder pattern.
This panel is based on the traditional Pātikitiki or flounder pattern. Tauranga Moana is noted for its tāhuna (sandbanks) and shallow waters, a breeding ground for the flat bellied flounder.
Pātikitiki; te āhuahanga o te ika pātiki.
Ka whai tēnei tukutuku i te Pātikitiki, hanga pātiki rānei. He moana tāhunahuna, he moana pāpaku a Tauranga Moana, hei kōhanga mā ngā pātiki.
Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama: Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. This includes being respectful and mindful of the creator/s, as well as the mana and dignity of people, iwi and hapū group/s, and the environmental subjects depicted in the material.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, copyright applies.CopyrightSadd, Haara|Hina, Lucy|Mātenga, WikiAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-168