TE ATA O TŪ: The Shadow of Tūmatauenga
by Matiu Baker, Katie Cooper, Michael Fitzgerald, Rebecca Rice
(Te Papa Press, $70)
“For every Mrs Lloyd and her children, there are equally important stories of Māori experiences that remain untold.
Pūmuka’s Union Flag, which is emblazoned with the words PUMUKA and TIRITI WAITANGI, is perhaps one of the most poignant taonga in the collections. The flag was given to Pūmuka about 1834 by the newly appointed British Resident, James Busby, as an expression of gratitude for his support. Pūmuka was among a prominent group of influential
