On today's walk I noticed the amazing waka taua — Closing the loop on the Rotorua Lakefront Development:

Waka taua is a vessel that transports war parties, a function that holds great mana or prestige. The Te Arawa waka taua is 20 metres long and weighs approximately 2.5 tonnes.

Highly decorated waka - Māori canoe.
Close up of ornate carvings near the prow.
Close up of ornately carved face on the prow.