Coverpiece by Brian Fintoff, Nelson The coverpiece represents Te Tauihu o te Waka and was created within an overlay of a map of the area. The mythology tells that the South Island was a waka of the gods wrecked on an undersea ridge which along with its crew was turned to stone when their invocation was incorrectly recited. The carved prow or tauihu fell and became shattered creating the fiords and islands. These are depicted in the designs spiral. The dolphins represent Onetahua, Farewell Spit which like them partially disappears below the waves. This is set against a scene of a new days dawn sky to represent the significance of the document beneath this cover. Acknowledging the contribution from and importance to iwi, the design is crested with a kowhaiwhai given by them to be used by the Council. Te Tau Ihu Statutory Acknowledgements Page