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 Tohu

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The One Heart Many Lives tohu (symbol) expresses the intent of this programme.   

The overall shape of the tohu is a symbolic comparison to the circulation of blood
through the veins and the arteries around the tinana (body). In this instance it is used
as a metaphor for a healthy heart, with good flow in the direction it must go.

The tohu, has been developed specifically for the One Heart Many Lives programme, 
by Len Hetet (Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apa and Te Āti Awa).
It has relevance to all the workforce development and community initiatives, campaigns and kōrero in a way to inspire how the heart does touch many lives.

Red koru

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The koru, or red heart shaped as a koru represents the ngākau emphasizing sentiment, vitality and “centeredness” however, it is at te pūtahi o te  Manawa  
(the aorta) that the tohu gets its bearing and prominence.

Against a black backdrop representing the uncertain nature of life, the focus on cardio-
vascular disease describes this as a silent killer particularly, amongst tane Māori.

At the centre is an expression of warmth and empathy depicting knowledge, nurturing, learning and expresses the mauri (life force) found in all aspects of life.

The inclusive nature of the red koru represents the direction of any journey. It curves upwards, reaching for the stars and navigating the path. The bottom points of the
curves refer to the beginning and a possible starting point.



‘Music from the album TE KU TE WHE by Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns
    courtesy of Rattle Records (www.rattle.co.nz)