The result is a magnificent collection of 247 instruments, weapons, carvings and weavings, of which 28 have been selected for this exhibition.The collection is especially unique because the narratives associated with the taonga at the time of presentation have survived.

Ko Tawa celebrates these taonga and their associated narratives, remembered and presented by today's descendants.

It is through these stories, images and portraits that a rich cultural history of the land and it's people encompasses this exhibition.

Mair retired to Tauranga in his later life, and upon his death in 1923, was carried by Ngai Te Rangi to Rotorua via Maketu, before being laid to rest in front of St Faith’s church, Ohinemutu, alongside his old Maori comrades and friends.

Curated and toured by Tamaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum.