Monday, July 11, 2011

Auckland, New Zealand

What is the koru? It is the new uncurling frond of the silver fern. Of course, koru is a Maori term. By using it symbolically, 21st-century New Zealand calls attention both to its Maori roots and its green heritage. It is already on the tail fin of Air New Zealand jets and should probably be on the country's flag. [2011]

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