Karearea Hoodie and Tee - Turquoise on Black

This design features the Tuturu Design Co logo on the front and the Karearea print (NZ Falcon) on the reverse. Often mistaken for the larger kāhu, the Karearea is now an acutely threatened species and is rarer than the kiwi yet many people do not even know these magnificent birds exist despite most carrying their picture around in their wallets on the back of the $20 note. Falcons are the worlds fastest birds clocking speeds of up to 230km per hour and the Kārearea in particular is known as one of the most fearless protectors of its territory at nesting time, attacking any intruders including hawks, rodents, dogs and even people who come near. In ancient times the Kārearea along with the other raptors were used by tohunga to communicate with the gods and were known as messengers with the ability to transcend into Te Ao Wairua.