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Who are Te Arotūruki?
Our Name and Logo
 The name Te Arotūruki is derived from ‘Aro’ or to be in the presence of, and ‘Tūruki’ which means to monitor/advise.
Our logo was designed by James Rickard (Ngāti Koate, Ngāti Hinerupe) Head of the Carving School at Te Puia, Rotorua.
The interlocking, reciprocal symbols have been dissected from the pungawerewere carving pattern representing a spider’s web. The logo represents partnership at many levels – first the Treaty Partners and also the partnership between Māori and scientists.
The spider’s web symbolism ties in with our “baskets of knowledge” theme – Tawhaki climbed to the heavens on a spider’s web to collect the three baskets of knowledge, represented by the three dark lines. The three lines underneath Te Arotūruki represent articles 1, 2 and 3 of both versions of the Treaty. The three horizontal lines running parallel with each other represent (a) projects; (b) processes and (c) outcomes and benefits.
The logo has been enhanced graphically for this website by artist TJ McConchie, Natural Talent.
The colour of the logo also has signficance. Blues and greens chosen because these colours tie in with themes of caring for the environment and are also used to give the logo a modern feel. However it was also important to retain and acknowledge a link to traditions, so black, red and white also feature.
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