Geo-Tees
Geo-Tees celebrates the geothermal industry and scientific research with bold designs, creative graphics, Māori kupu, and a unique blend of science and culture.
Kupu of the Week - 01 Mātāwai (Aquifer)
An aquifer is a layer of underground rock or sediment that stores water and has enough permeability to enable the water to flow within it.
He apa toka rānei, whaipara rānei te mātāwai e mau ana te wai, ā, e rahi ana hoki te pōareare e rērere ai taua wai mā roto.
Arawhata
Discover the unique fusion of Mātauranga Māori and cutting-edge geothermal science with the Arawhata T-shirt collection. Featuring 18 carefully chosen Te Reo Māori terms sourced from the Waiwhatu-Arawhata Project, each shirt celebrates the rich cultural heritage and scientific language of Aotearoa’s geothermal world. These designs act as a bridge—Arawhata—connecting indigenous knowledge and modern science, inviting you to wear and share the powerful stories and concepts that shape New Zealand’s geothermal landscape. Perfect for those passionate about language, culture, and earth science alike.
About the Arawhata Collection
The resulting Waiwhatu-Arawhata Comms Toolkit serves as a vibrant educational resource to help people learn and engage with these new kupu. You can explore the toolkit here: Waiwhatu-Arawhata Comms Toolkit
Inspired by this meaningful collaboration, the Arawhata t-shirts are designed to visually embody this fusion of knowledge and culture—making the language of geothermal science accessible, wearable, and celebrated.