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Te Ahi Tupua

Rotorua, New Zealand

Te Ahi Tupua

Te Ahi Tupua is a 12-metre-tall (39 ft) sculpture in a roundabout in Rotorua, New Zealand. Designed by the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, the sculpture was inspired by the nearby Pōhutu Geyser and, according to the Rotorua Lakes Council, "weaves the stories of Ngātoroirangi, connection

s to other tribal groups and manaakitanga (hospitality)". The name Te Ahi Tupua translates as "The Eternal Fire". Work on the sculpture began in 2015; it was initially scheduled to be installed at the roundabout in 2017, but was installed in 2020 due to delays. The costs involved in creating Te Ahi Tupua were criticised by taxpayer groups.

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