Amohia Ake is the new regional centre for ACC in central Hamilton. The four-storey complex, designed by Warren and Mahoney, is the culmination of ACC’s partnership with Waikato-Tainui.
The ACC team engaged DallowBoss to develop a simple panel design that conveys the significance of the site’s history and the cultural designs on and around Amohia Ake. These designs represent the history of the whenua, the indigenous kai grown in the area, and the healing powers of the nearby awa.
The name Amohia Ake takes its significance from a Waikato-Tainui tongikura (saying), “Amohia ake te ora o te iwi, ka puta ki te whei ao – the wellbeing of the people is paramount.”
