Everyone knows a place like this setting. It is found within creeks, swamps, rivers and lakes throughout New Zealand. We have all fished, swum or thrown stones into these waters. They all have ducks like the mother Mallard and her young. The fishing waka has been expertly and painstakingly carved from a totara tree trunk.

The Kotuku - the rare white heron - is a symbol of prestige, uniqueness and spirituality, and signifies everything rare and beautiful.

ALVIN PANKHURST