The Pou Te Huka. Taupo. New Zealand.
S 38° 39.980 E 176° 07.040
60H E 423209 N 5719880
The opening of Te Huka Geothermal Power Station was celebrated with the unveiling of a pou Te Huka, a sculpture and guardian carved by local master carver Delani Brown.
Waymark Code: WMA12P
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/29/2010
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This Pou stands at the entrance gate to Te Huka Geothermal Power Station built on the Tauhara geothermal steamfield, on the outskirts of Taupo.
The Pou Te Huka commemorates the opening of Te Hula Geothermal Power Station on 1st July 2010. It was carved by Delani Brown, a local Taupo master carver.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The PouTe Huka.
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Delani Brown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1st July 2010
Materials used: Wood
Location: Entrance to Te Huka Geothermal Power Station.
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