The word Mīharo is placed on our logo so that it appears that it is sitting on a waka moving forward. The part directly under the name comes from the Pule Le Va’a which means the guiding waka. This can be found on the front of the tuna boats which are a special waka that are designed to journey through rough and deep waters. It signifies our own journey as a trust as well as the journey of people to this place. This is a pasifika design which was drawn directly from our Patron Johnny Penisula’s own artwork, and which he felt should move forward with us. The pae maunga of Takitimu are a dominant Southland feature, visible from all points of the Murihiku landscape. These are represented here and have been stylised to include the Fale Tele which is a pasifika design representing the chief’s house. The koru design represents Rakiura and has been placed here to signify its part within our region. Rakiura became a part of the Murihiku province in 1863. Gary Davis, who is a member of our board, added the concept of the five curved lines which represent the five waterways of this rohe. Waiau, Aparima, Oreti, Mataura and Matau. Water represents an essential element within culture and connects us to our whakapapa.