Linda Munn, Hiraina Marsden and Jan Dobson designed what became known as the Tino Rangatiratanga flag in 1989. The black represents Te Kore (the void), the space beyond the world of everyday experience. White represents Te Ao Marama, the world of light. Red represents coming into being and life, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother. The koru (spiral, symbolising an unfurling fern frond) in the centre suggests the unfolding and renewal of life.
Linda Munn is the sole surviving creator and we have obtained her permission to use the design. In accordance with her kaupapa we have pledged to koha a portion of the proceeds of every sale from our Tino range to Tu Wahine Trust in West Auckland.
Tu Wahine Trust is a Kaupapa Māori service for Māori Women, Children and their Whānau dealing with violence and abuse, including sexual violence. The Trust: Provides counselling, therapy and support to Māori women, children, and families affected by violence and abuse Specialises in domestic violence, rape, incest, and other related violence Approved provider under the Domestic Violence Act to run programmes for Domestic Violence to applicants and applicants’ children ACC Registered Counsellors
