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The koru is the Maori name given to the newborn, unfurling fern frond and symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace. It is an integral symbol in Maori carving and tattoo. Te Puni, Māori Chief Māori is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand, and their language. ... Punga (or ponga) is a large native tree fern of New Zealand. ...


The koru is used as the corporate identity of Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand is a major scheduled passenger airline based in New Zealand. ...


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  • Koru photos (http://www.virtualoceania.net/newzealand/photos/flora/koru/)

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Koru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (168 words)
The koru is the Māori name given to the newborn, unfurling fern frond and symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace.
It is an integral symbol in Māori carving and tattoos.
The koru is used in a stylised form as the logo of Air New Zealand and as an iconic symbol of New Zealand flora.
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