Over the last two years, I have been fortunate to be a part of the Manawatu Teacher Rugby team, Mana in Education. I jumped at the opportunity to create a logo for this new initiative, which now features on all of our playing, training and off field gear.
Revolving around the iconic wind turbines, I tried it with both white and green. The other one is a more basic logo made for embroidery. I did a bit of research into the traditional Māori patterns so there was a bit of meaning behind the logo as well as connections to our roles as educators/leaders .
Pakati (top turbine): representative of warriors/battles/courage and strength.
Ahu ahu mataroa (left turbine): Shows talent and achievement in athleticism or sport and can also be representative of a new challenge.
Kowhaiwhai (right turbine): Geneology, history. The white Kowhaiwhai normally represents purity, promise for the future, an awakening.
Koru (Middle): represents peace, tranquility, personal growth, positive change and awakening.
Tomanaki Logos 