The History of the Logo

The early design developments of the logo
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Current BOPDHB logo |
Hauora a Toi translates to mean the sacred breath of life that
begins from the Creator and transcends to all facets of the
universe.
Ha
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means the breath of life |
u |
means the life force instilled within the human element |
o |
is the nourishment and susenance received from the Creator,
from the ancestors, which connects us to the land and to the
people |
ra |
is the energy and well being of all things |
Toi |
is the ancestor who established the boundaries within the Bay
of Plenty region. Toi also translates to mean people - holistic
dimensions of health |
The Māori name was proposed by Pouroto Ngaropo and agreed to at
a District Health Board steering group meeting. The concept
for the logo was conceived by artist Edward Hunia, who had
previously created a mural for Ko Matariki, the maternity unit at
Whakatāne Hospital.
Last updated:
March 21, 2019