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[wellingtonnz]

Mt Kaukau views to city and Cook Strait

#wellington nz #mt kaukau #cook strait #wind turbine

[jontycrane]

Skyline Walkway

Possibly Wellington’s most spectacular walk, the Skyline Walkway follows the ridge line from Makara Hill to Mt Kaukau, offering stunning views across the capital city. It takes most of a day to walk, with bus stops within 30-60 minutes of each end of the track. There are also multiple entrances / exits to the track to allow it to be done in sections. It is best done in reasonable weather,…

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#day hikes #day walk #Hike #Karori #Makara Hill #Mt Kaukau #photography #Skyline Walkway #travel #Walk #Wellington #wellington walk

[ctrl-alt-tahu]

Disquieting Times in Po-Koro

When the Toa Nuva first appeared and the island of Mata Nui was flush with the relief at the withdrawal of the Bohrok, all seemed well. The Matoran accepted the new appearances of their heroes without question and, for a time, the Turaga did too.

But before the year was out, Vakama was having disquieting visions and the Turaga joined in a secret council in Po-Koro, while the Toa Nuva were sent to Le-Koro for the year-end kohlii tournament. Pohatu had spearheaded a revision of the rules, was championing its first tournament, and had dragged all his brethren to join him. That the Turaga would not be there due to their annual council was unfortunate, but Pohatu did not trouble himself over it. 

It was cold north of Mt. Mangai as the Turaga journeyed in on the last day of the year, and only Nuju and Vakama (for differing reasons) were comfortable as they arrived. Onewa’s home offered little comfort at the end of their road.

“What are these visions, Vakama?” Onewa asked as soon as they were all gathered, even as Vakama was igniting a fire for the benefit of most of them (Nuju blocked the open door and most of the biting winds). The Po-Turaga had wasted no time on niceties.

“I continue to see the Toa as they were,” said Vakama, “before the armour and the loss of their masks. I see them in chains, maskless.”

“And what do you thinking the meaning of these visions are?” asked Matau. Vakama rarely told his brethren of his visions unless they asked (the same could not be said of the Matoran), but he had taken the trouble to assemble them and in private.

“I fear that something is... wrong with the Toa Nuva.”

“Is this about Tahu again?” asked Whenua. “You asked me before if Onua seemed different since they emerged.”

“You admitted there were possible, subtle distinctions,” said Vakama.

“Possible,” nodded Whenua, and he shook his staff as he added, “but subtle. Anyone can change.”

“Is that what this is about?” asked Matau. “Tahu is grumpier now than before?”

“You’ve noticed it too, then?” Vakama asked.

“Your taciturn, humourless Toa has twist-turned into a volatile, humourless Toa,” said Matau. “Any visioneyed--or hearing-eared--being can see he has lost his fuse.”

“And you do not think that odd?” prodded Vakama.

“They were drop-dumped into a pit of molten protodermis and emerged changed,” said Matau. “Tahu certainly didn’t come out any noble-handsomer.”

“I doubt this is about vanity,” said Vakama.

“More things are than you’ll admit,” shrugged Matau.

“Nokama?” asked Vakama. “You are quiet.”

“I have not noticed any change in Gali,” admitted Nokama.

“Hah!” interjected Matau, his saw spinning like a loose pinwheel from the motion of his arms. Vakama hated when he did that.

“But as you had already confided your fears, I did try and Read them,” said Nokama, gently talking over Matau’s buzzsaw. “I wish I could share the power of my Rau as the Toa Nuva share their powers, because what I Read...” Nokama shook her head.

“I read Toa Gali once, shortly after she found the Gold and Silver Kaukaus, wanting to be sure that these Toa were fitted to wear the Golden Kanohi, and it was as though Gali’s Secret Name--the spell of her being--had its initials spelt on the Golden Kaukau, a perfect fit.” It was always an imprecise science, trying to explain the mystical powers of her mask as a Turaga. The mask that had once merely let her decipher normal speech and text now let her read--and thus, sometimes, speak--the spells that wove around them. 

“Well, they don’t have the Golden Kanohi anymore,” said Onewa. “That’s a bad loss, but what does our island need Kings for anyway? The Toa lead us, regardless.”

“Let her finish,” said Vakama. “Our sister does not tell us stories unless they are also lessons.”

“I read Gali Nuva before departing, and the spells about her have all changed. I called Gali a Queen once, and was proud to do it, but this Gali could not wear the Golden Kaukau if it were found.”

“One vision-nightmare could be a coincidence,” said Matau, “but both of you... I have not probe-checked Lewa for illusions.”

“It could be helpful,” said Whenua. “I can attempt to See Onua Nuva too.” 

Vakama nodded to them both.

“And you, Nuju?” he asked the figure standing in the doorway, and saw that Nuju has his back to them. He chittered briefly.

“Turaga Nuju says that the Toa Nuva are approaching,” said Matoro. The Matoran, best keeper of secrets, looked concerned nonetheless. 

#Bionicle #alt-canon #turaga #vakama #nokama #whenua #nuju #matau #onewa #toa nuva

[oliver-blair]

Mt Kaukau Cafe Drawings

2011

Revit drawing set for cafe design student project.

#student #drawings #architecture

[ramonahikes]

Day 2: Wadestown to Porirua I actually can’t believe I lived in Wellington for 6 years and didn’t even know most of these places existed! Today I walked the northern Pathway over Mt Kaukau to Rangituhi/Colonels Knob with views to the Makara wind farms in the west and Mana Island northwards. There was some tedious road walking in the rain which was less than ideal but I’m so thankful I did The Colonels Knob Track northbound because, dude, what a punishing climb that would be! Hats of to those running up it on my descent! The day featured lots of wind as usual, a bit of rain and hot saucy burger for dinner on arrival to Porirua! No. Of trail km hiked: 25 No. of snake lollies consumed: whole packet https://www.instagram.com/p/CU7DZTMhadm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[designfordisplay-sl]

WEEK 3 INDEPENDENT STUDY

3 photos on the top are screenshots from google maps.

Photo below is from this website: 

https://www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/trails/mount-kaukau-summit-khandallah-park-loop/

I have decided the location would be Mt Kaukau summit/Khandallah Park loop.

After further research I decided the Paekakariki to Pukera bay walk may be too difficult and dangerous for beginners since it is open and windy. There are some loose ground and takes a while to finish. I also found that someone has died during the track.

I think Mt Kaukau would be a better fit as it is shielded from the sun by our native forest. This also symbolises the darkness to light as when they reach the end of the track on the summit it is open with the view of Wellington. It is also a safer track and do able for most ages as it is a walkway with stairs. 

[redcatchcrow]

There was literally nothing to see😆 (at Mt Kaukau)

[goodmorninghome]

Good morning Mt Kaukau #Wellington (at Mount Kaukau) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1IJeqJetM/?igshid=qqhuyrz37l6w

#wellington

[lifewithmarah]

A spontaneous decision led us to the most breathtaking sunset. Albeit unfit, I challenged myself to reach the summit of Kaukau. Man, was it worth it. There must be an angel looking over me. He put up a great show by allowing me and my friends to witness such beauty. On top of Mt Kaukau, I found bliss amidst all the chaos I was going through then. Mountain has a way of comforting a lost soul. Every step is a reminder that pain is necessary in every journey. That success is a lot sweeter when there are struggles. And for this reason, I just know that this isn’t going to be my last summit. 

We are just getting started.

❤︎, Marah

#lifewithmarah #life #inspiration #inspire #depression #faith #mountain #hiking #healing #marah roque #photoblog

[wellingtonnz]

Evening on Mt Kaukau

#wellington nz #mt kaukau #skyline #hiking #trail running #pylon

[jontycrane]

Northern Walkway

One of half a dozen excellent walkways in Wellington, the Northern Walkway runs from the Botanic Garden to Khandallah. Though it has probably the most pavement walking of the walkways, there are plenty of opportunities to disappear into the bush and escape the city. It joins up with the Skyline Track at Mt Kaukau if you want a particularly epic day walking two walkways back to back. There are…

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#Cummings Park #day hike #day walk #Hike #Khandallah Telephone Exchange #Mt Kaukau #Northern Walkway #photography #Queens Park #Sky Stadium #Stellin Memorial Park #Te Ahumairangi Hill #travel #Trelissick Park #Walk #Wellington #Wellington Botanic Gardens #wellington walk #Westpac Stadium

[matryoshka2001]

Mt kaukau

#ucl

[blackbirds-sun]

Bet you can’t guess which one of us can’t jump for self-timers (at Mt Kaukau Look Out) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7F7thipGB9/?igshid=ttmfiwrdvrr6

[oliver-blair]

Mt Kaukau Cafe

August 2011

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/8775023/Futuristic-cafe-design-a-winner

Student project where we had a set volume (roughly 20ft shipping container) to design with on the top of Wellington’s highest peak.

#student #architecture #visualisation

[hrspatial400]

Symposium Presentation + Speech

Slide 1:

‘Re-Discovery’ looks to explore how through voyager narratives a temporal dwelling-space can be designed to re-imagine these stories to welcome the voyagers of today, I look specifically at how this can be done through a connection to sea and land.

Slide 2:

My research framework centres around the concept of the voyager and their narrative, where through Maori and Pacific cultural lens I explore theories behind spatiotemporality, the act of dwelling and the crossing of thresholds of the in-between space to connect the sea to the land through their corresponding narratives as a way of re-engagement.

Slide 3:

The co-existence of time and space can be referred to as spatiotemporality, hugely important within Maori culture. This sense of spatiotemporality is evident within Maori protocols such as the entering onto a marae. Mckay and Walmsley state that these structures are “primarily experienced in time rather than space” in which you must be welcomed onto the grounds and go through the powhiri framework before being allowed to cross the threshold in to the marae space.

Slide 4:

When we think of dwelling we commonly think of a structure in which can be lived in, However Martin Heidegger states “to build is to dwell” indicating that through the building process we are in-fact dwelling. Putting this theory in to the cultural framework I use the Whare Raupo as an example. The whare is constructed through techniques of weaving that requires certain sourced materials and processes to construct.

Slide 5:

With my research following the sea voyager, the connection to sea and land is imperative, with both sea and land being obvious entities I consider how they can be interconnected, how do they crossover. The in-between space theory discussed by Herman Hertzberger suggests that with two entities on either side we can assign a value to the in-between or third space, in which it requires both sides to influence one another equally. Seasaw for Dan Helder physically extends between both entities but also takes on characteristics of both sides. 

SandArt by Jim Denevan is all about being temporal where the works are there to be seen but only for as long as the tidal waves will allow. Although originating on land the work is then cast off in to the sea thus entering the in-between through natural forces.

Slide 6:

My research investigations explored predominantly site specific elements, through materials, making and researching of history they are reflective of specific locations, times and practices within the historical and cultural framework I have established.

Slide 7:

To begin my testing I ventured out to three vastly different sites; Mt Vic a forest/ bush location, Paekakariki a coastal location and Mt Kaukau a hill/ summit location. Each having various pros and cons, I decided on the coastal situation as I had more of a drive and saw more potential, The coast then proceeded to influence me to move forward to Red Rocks.

Slide 8:

Within my testing of Red Rocks as my new site I was investigating a human body and land connection. To do this I created a POV rock navigation video shown in a series of stills on the screen. Another key moment to my Red Rocks testing was the idea of constantly wearing a rock necklace and how or if any change can be made to the rock or to myself in any way.

Slide 9:

I then began to look specifically to something that made the location unique, the rocks themselves. I took the forms from various rocks found at side and began looking in to what made a site welcoming based off of existing or site informed formations. I began to research heavily into the cultural response to why the Rocks were actually red, it is said to be Maori explorer Kupe’s daughters blood when they feared he had died chasing a creature they threw themselves off the cliff in mourning. This narrative then began to take me in the direction of Maori explorer narratives which is how I have since resulted in my current critical framing, the narrative of a sea voyager and how a connection to sea and land can be created that will be welcoming to the historical narratives.

Slide 10:

Based on Heidegger’s ideas of dwelling through the building process I have since related this within the cultural realm of the voyage. Exploring this through traditional making practices of, lash knot tying and weaving just as those used in the construction of Kupe’s vessel a waka hourua or double hull canoe in which he sailed from the Pacific to New Zealand

Slide 11:

This test was all about looking at the existing sea and land connections and what can be evident from this. Ranging in order from the Island Bay to Queens Wharf, you notice for the majority the non CBD wharfs are less cared for, with general upkeep but also in regards to design, considering Kupe again, most of his anchor points within the Wellington region are more commonly located in these non CBD locations indicating that these narratives are possibly being lost or forgotten.

Slide 12:

Within my site analysis I explore three key areas, the site; the cultural and historical narrative as well as my personal response. To grasp a full understanding of site I have concluded that you cannot simply understand it based purely on physical characteristics. To analyse and interpret a site in its fullest, the history including cultural stories, as well as a personal response and feeling to the location are equally relevant and important alongside your typical site analysis.

Slide 13:

For my final test project I wanted to explore how to facilitate the connection to sea and land in a physical response. I began by initially creating a generic wharf and then proceeded to add on to this through the testing I had done of the weaving and lash tying, trying to work out just how that can be achieved through a welcoming design concept.

Slide 14:

As a way of visualising my test project I present it as a semi storyboard concept showing the arrival to the ‘dwelling’ The first being the arrival from sea

Slide 15:

The walk through of the dock towards the interior, leading towards the crossing of a threshold

Slide 16:

The interior illustrating Inhabitants ‘dwelling’ through the building process in which the woven sides can be added upon, allowing for the visitors to engage with cultural practices

Slide 17:

My proposal for Semester 2 is relatively similar to my final test project, however instead I endeavour to push this further, rather than just creating a single structure, I instead create a series of structures or system all aligned within the cultural framework I have explored. Looking towards the concept of the East By West Ferry in which this has 4 arrival/ departure points within the harbour.

Slide 18:

And lastly the test that I learnt the most out of. This illustrates a hands-on process-like approach through my own voyaging of the narratives, it references history but sits within the present day timeframe.

#wk11 #presentation

[nataliebritten]

Mt Kaukau forest detailing.. ..check more out at FLUX, a new exhibition space in The Wellington Museum from the 28th March 💚 #wellington #nz #nznature #tree #forest #detail #drawing #illustration #absolutelypositivelywellington @museumswellington @wgtncc #exhibition #wip #art (at Wellington, New Zealand)

#wellington #nz #absolutelypositivelywellington #exhibition #wip #drawing #tree #nznature #art #forest #illustration #detail