For the second year running, ANZ is showcasing Matariki, the M?ori new year festival, which runs through July. A new surround for selected ANZ ATMs has been created by artist Kereama Taepa, of Ng?ti Whakaue and Taranaki Wh?nui.
The design was inspired by two customary art practices: whakairo carving , and kowhaiwhai painting.
Image by Shawn Moodie
“Creating the themed ATMs for a second consecutive year is just one of of the ways we’re supporting the cultural significance of Matariki, and celebrating the cultures of our staff and diversity within New Zealand,” says Peter Parussini, the head of corporate affairs at ANZ.
The launch of the design also marks the start of ANZ’s month-long celebration of Te Ao M?ori (the Maori world), with activities for both staff and customers, says ANZ head of M?ori relationships David Harrison.
ANZ is proud to unveil our Matariki-themed ATM surrounds by Kereama Taepa w. @TeUruroaFlavell http://t.co/zWxxYx700I pic.twitter.com/gwzSrPj5qA
— ANZ NZ Media (@ANZ_NZ_Media) June 25, 2015
“We’re encouraging staff to use more te reo when they can throughout July, in addition to M?ori language week. There will also be cultural events in Wellington and Auckland and we’ll be launching the findings of our second annual M?ori Business survey,” Harrison says.
Taepa says the whakairo patterns on the Matariki-themed ATMs depict the separation of Ranginui, the Sky Father and Papat??nuku, the Earth Mother.
“This is an important part of M?ori philosophy as it was this act that created the world of light that we live in today.”
ANZ has a history of adorning their ATMs with interesting surround designs marking special occassions such as Anzac Day, Diwali, Daffodil Day, and Gay Pride.
On #AnzacDay tract, spotted this ANZ ATM decked out in poppy motif. Nice. #Welly pic.twitter.com/WkBWHmLtAa
— Daphne Carvalho (@catwhisperer69) April 23, 2015
Joy to pick up some #cash this am thanks #ANZ nice #ATM #diversity #nz @ANZ_NZ pic.twitter.com/JYPzQzBO0n
— RachaelCotton-Bronte (@Rachael_CBronte) February 20, 2015
@caddymum & @Ratneesh at launch of @ANZ_NZ #Diwali ATMs. Beautiful design by Tanmay Desai. pic.twitter.com/nAd2Tjvoyo
— Antonia Watson (@AntoniaWatsonNZ) October 2, 2014
The Matariki ATMs will be at the following branches:
- Rotorua Mall branch, Rotorua,
- Willis Street branch, Wellington
- 45 Queen Street branch, Auckland
- 205 Queen Street branch, Auckland
