Tū Ake Whakatōhea Hoodie
"Carried by the currents of those who came before us.
Guided by the stars ahead.
Stand, lead, and move forward with both pride and humility.
Tū Ake Whakatōhea!"
These kupu are the inspiration and core message behind our design. Portrayed in the form of a Rei Niho (whale tooth), we have crafted a Taonga intrinsic to Whakatōhea that represents leadership, pride and mana. The five notches on the left represent our five key tīpuna, the six on the right represent our six hapū.
The overall design is separated into three sections. On the left we drew inspiration from tukutuku and poutama seen within our community to represent the stars, guiding us forward on our journey ahead. On the right we drew inspiration from whakairo across our marae, specifically puoro and takarangi, to represent our origins and the wake of the currents we leave behind us. In the centre we have the taratara pattern carving the path between our past and our future, symbolising fluidity, movement, and the new era we are coming into as Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea.
Our ringatoi behind the design
Matengaro Farrar (Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui, Maniapoto, Tainui)
Emma Macdonald (Pākehā, Tangata Tiriti)
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Size Guide
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Width (cm) | 49 | 52 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 70 | 73 |
| Body Length (cm) | 65 | 71 | 74 | 77 | 79.5 | 82 | 84.5 | 86 | 87.5 |
| Women's Size | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
Men's Stencil Hoodie - AS Colour
Regular fit
Pullover hood, inset sleeves, kangaroo pocket
Heavy weight, 350 GSM
80% cotton 20% polyester anti-pill fleece
Lined hood, tonal shoestring drawcord, sleeve cuff ribbing, preshrunk to minimise shrinkage
♻️ Saving approx. 4.5 500ml plastic bottles from landfill.
Width measurements are from seam to seam, under the armpit, with the garment lying flat.
Length measurements are from shoulder seam to bottom of garment, with the garment lying flat.
Please note measurements can vary +/- 2.5cm - this is within the manufacturer's tolerance.
