Congratulations, you've found whetū Pōhutukawa.
The whetū Pōhutukawa is associated with remembrance and those who have passed on. In te ao Māori, it is connected to honouring loved ones who are no longer with us and acknowledging the memories and legacies they leave behind.
Māori tradition tells of the journey of the wairua (spirit) along Te Ara Wairua to Te Rerenga Wairua at the northern tip of Aotearoa, where the ancient pōhutukawa tree stands. Pōhutukawa reminds us to pause, reflect and remember those who have shaped our lives.
Take a moment to look upon this whetū in remembrance of loved ones who have passed and to reflect on the memories that continue to guide and inspire us.