Press Release – Wellington City Council To coincide with Matariki, Wellingtons oldest and tallest tree, the 800-year-old rimu in tari-Wiltons Bush, will officially be gifted the name Moko with a plaque unveiling next week. The name Moko has been gifted by local Iwi after some discussion …
To coincide with Matariki, Wellington’s oldest and tallest tree, the 800-year-old rimu in Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, will officially be gifted the name Moko with a plaque unveiling next week.
The name Moko has been gifted by local Iwi after some discussion about a suitable title, and establishing the age and sex of the tree – Moko was decided upon as it is most appropriate for a female tree, which is younger than Tāne Mahuta.