This StoryWall is a nod to the relationship between the native tree and the coast, and specifically with the pīngao plant that is harvested at the beachfront. As one of the most recognisable native trees of Aotearoa, Pōhutukawa has become a symbol of belonging - a living marker of identity and place. It flourishes where the land is raw and exposed, often growing in places where survival seems unlikely. In this way, it represents not just beauty, but endurance - a metaphor for those who call Aotearoa home, who stand resilient in the face of challenge, deeply rooted and ever-reaching.