Jersey Information
Canterbury of New Zealand released the exclusive Vodafone Warriors heritage jersey at the Vodafone Warriors Season Launch at SkyCity Auckland on 28th February 2012.
Te Toki Pounamu is the name specially chosen for the 2012 Heritage Jersey, literally meaning ‘The Greenstone Adze’ specifically designed with the club, supporters and players in mind.
The Pounamu (Greenstone) is renowned as a precious stone worn by many to connect to their whenua (land) and their whānau (family). The Toki (Adze) is a weapon used for both ceremonial and functional purposes. Consisting of a hard wood handle and greenstone blade attached to it, a Toki is carried by those who possess mana (standing) and kaha (strength) often qualities found in toa (warriors).
Steeped in the important foundations of whānau and whenua (family and land) the modified Māori axiom specifically altered to accompany the jersey is “Ma te whānau, ma te whenua, mate ai te toa” Which translated means ‘For land and family, the warrior will do his all’.
Colin Gibson, Canterbury of New Zealand Marketing and Sponsorship Manager said, “Canterbury of New Zealand feels very privileged to have worked with designer Dave Burke in the formation of this one-off jersey, with guidance from kaumatua and cultural advisor Luke Crawford.”
“The concept behind the design and the deeper meaning it represents for players, the club and supporters make us extremely proud to be part of the Vodafone Warriors Culture”.
The jersey was sold with a small booklet explaining the design and meaning behind the jersey. The reads as follows:
Te Toki Pounamu- The Jersey
Te Toki Pounamu literally means "The Greenstone Adze" and is a name specially chosen for the 2012 Heritage Jersey. Pounamu (Greenstone) is a precious stone worn by many to connect to their whenua (land) and their whānau (family).
Toki (Adze) is a weapon for both ceremonial and functional use. With hard wood handle and greenstone blade attached it is carried by those who possess mana (standing) and kaha (strength) often qualities found in toa (warriors).
"Te Toki Pounamu" is the Vodafone Warriors celebratory and commemorative jersey designed specifically with the club, supporters and players in mind. It has at its foundations the two important notions of whanau and whenua, family and land. The modified Maori axiom specifically altered to accompany this jersey is "Ma te whánau, ma te whenua, mate ai te toa" which translated means "For land and family, the warrior will do his all"
"Ma te whanau" There are many reasons one might go to battle but sitting at the heart of it all is family. Family give purpose and support to the cause both in victory and defeat. The concept of whanau encapsulates the club and its players, administrators and supporters. It is the whānau that the individual wearing this jersey connects to. For whānau the warrior must be willing to give his all.
"Ma te whenua" speaks of that piece of land the Vodafone Warriors are tasked with defending during a game and the opposition half they are tasked with taking. The prized piece of whenua is the in goal area on attack and in defence. Whenua also speaks to the home ground of the Vodafone Warriors and Aotearoa New Zealand. This is where the
Vodafone Warriors draw their constituency and sense of belonging from. For whenua the warrior must be prepared to give his all.
"Mate ai te toa" is a powerful statement of commitment, dedication and loyalty to the Vodafone Warriors whanau and whenua, its people and its place in this competition and land.
Te Toki Pounamu is a jersey which connects the wearer to the club, the team, the players and Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a statement of strength and courage in the face of all adversity and in the quest for victory and glory for whánau and whenua.
Te Whakamārama - Explanation
The toki of old were both functional and ceremonial in purpose. Painstakingly fashioned with an ornate hardwood handle and sharpened blade of pounamu (greenstone).
○ functionally utilised to dispatch notable combatants' during conflicts,
○ ceremonially carried as a symbol of leadership, power and prowess.
So we liken the wearer to the hardwood handle and the jersey itself to the pounamu blade. Together they serve to satisfy both the functional and ceremonial aspects and purpose of the toki pounamu in that opponents will be suitably dispatched in a manner and style befitting a noble and true warrior.
"He ope taua, He ope toa" A warrior nation!!
Kõrero by Luke Crawford
Designed by Dave Burke
We acknowledge that to bring a project like this to life takes many hearts and minds.
We are grateful to all the carvers, weavers, and artists who have taken time to share their knowledge with us. Thank you for being a continual source of inspiration.
We pay tribute to the beautiful and unique land we belong to and call home.
To our kaumātua & cultural advisors, Luke Crawford and Tiki Edwards - thank you for your guidance advice, understanding, support, knowledge, aroha and expertise.
To-our whānau, loved ones and friends - we thank you for your belief, aroha and support.
To Canterbury and the Vodafone Warriors we thank you both for your support and faith, and for giving us the chance to bring this concept to life.
PLAYERS JERSEY - Same as the official replica but tapered and a white number on the back. Number had small pin holes on it all over. Assuming that was to improve the breathability of the jersey.
To discuss this jersey or any merchandise from the 2012-2014 range please post in the following link...
Te Toki Pounamu is the name specially chosen for the 2012 Heritage Jersey, literally meaning ‘The Greenstone Adze’ specifically designed with the club, supporters and players in mind.
The Pounamu (Greenstone) is renowned as a precious stone worn by many to connect to their whenua (land) and their whānau (family). The Toki (Adze) is a weapon used for both ceremonial and functional purposes. Consisting of a hard wood handle and greenstone blade attached to it, a Toki is carried by those who possess mana (standing) and kaha (strength) often qualities found in toa (warriors).
Steeped in the important foundations of whānau and whenua (family and land) the modified Māori axiom specifically altered to accompany the jersey is “Ma te whānau, ma te whenua, mate ai te toa” Which translated means ‘For land and family, the warrior will do his all’.
Colin Gibson, Canterbury of New Zealand Marketing and Sponsorship Manager said, “Canterbury of New Zealand feels very privileged to have worked with designer Dave Burke in the formation of this one-off jersey, with guidance from kaumatua and cultural advisor Luke Crawford.”
“The concept behind the design and the deeper meaning it represents for players, the club and supporters make us extremely proud to be part of the Vodafone Warriors Culture”.
The jersey was sold with a small booklet explaining the design and meaning behind the jersey. The reads as follows:
Te Toki Pounamu- The Jersey
Te Toki Pounamu literally means "The Greenstone Adze" and is a name specially chosen for the 2012 Heritage Jersey. Pounamu (Greenstone) is a precious stone worn by many to connect to their whenua (land) and their whānau (family).
Toki (Adze) is a weapon for both ceremonial and functional use. With hard wood handle and greenstone blade attached it is carried by those who possess mana (standing) and kaha (strength) often qualities found in toa (warriors).
"Te Toki Pounamu" is the Vodafone Warriors celebratory and commemorative jersey designed specifically with the club, supporters and players in mind. It has at its foundations the two important notions of whanau and whenua, family and land. The modified Maori axiom specifically altered to accompany this jersey is "Ma te whánau, ma te whenua, mate ai te toa" which translated means "For land and family, the warrior will do his all"
"Ma te whanau" There are many reasons one might go to battle but sitting at the heart of it all is family. Family give purpose and support to the cause both in victory and defeat. The concept of whanau encapsulates the club and its players, administrators and supporters. It is the whānau that the individual wearing this jersey connects to. For whānau the warrior must be willing to give his all.
"Ma te whenua" speaks of that piece of land the Vodafone Warriors are tasked with defending during a game and the opposition half they are tasked with taking. The prized piece of whenua is the in goal area on attack and in defence. Whenua also speaks to the home ground of the Vodafone Warriors and Aotearoa New Zealand. This is where the
Vodafone Warriors draw their constituency and sense of belonging from. For whenua the warrior must be prepared to give his all.
"Mate ai te toa" is a powerful statement of commitment, dedication and loyalty to the Vodafone Warriors whanau and whenua, its people and its place in this competition and land.
Te Toki Pounamu is a jersey which connects the wearer to the club, the team, the players and Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a statement of strength and courage in the face of all adversity and in the quest for victory and glory for whánau and whenua.
Te Whakamārama - Explanation
The toki of old were both functional and ceremonial in purpose. Painstakingly fashioned with an ornate hardwood handle and sharpened blade of pounamu (greenstone).
○ functionally utilised to dispatch notable combatants' during conflicts,
○ ceremonially carried as a symbol of leadership, power and prowess.
So we liken the wearer to the hardwood handle and the jersey itself to the pounamu blade. Together they serve to satisfy both the functional and ceremonial aspects and purpose of the toki pounamu in that opponents will be suitably dispatched in a manner and style befitting a noble and true warrior.
"He ope taua, He ope toa" A warrior nation!!
Kõrero by Luke Crawford
Designed by Dave Burke
We acknowledge that to bring a project like this to life takes many hearts and minds.
We are grateful to all the carvers, weavers, and artists who have taken time to share their knowledge with us. Thank you for being a continual source of inspiration.
We pay tribute to the beautiful and unique land we belong to and call home.
To our kaumātua & cultural advisors, Luke Crawford and Tiki Edwards - thank you for your guidance advice, understanding, support, knowledge, aroha and expertise.
To-our whānau, loved ones and friends - we thank you for your belief, aroha and support.
To Canterbury and the Vodafone Warriors we thank you both for your support and faith, and for giving us the chance to bring this concept to life.
PLAYERS JERSEY - Same as the official replica but tapered and a white number on the back. Number had small pin holes on it all over. Assuming that was to improve the breathability of the jersey.
To discuss this jersey or any merchandise from the 2012-2014 range please post in the following link...
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