I'm the skinny fulla on the right ! It was great to feel a part of this project that involved not only people from our country, but also people from other countries that wanted the imprint of us on their bodies forever... showing that this country means so much to them as well as us. woot woot woot woot and it was free!! can't beat that

Bugger.I wish I had of known about it. Good on you Tommy and Ra. People should be pleased they got them for free.

As a proud kiwi living in australia it is great to see the "stay at home kiwis" embracing what those that leave realise the minute they leave....your culture, heritage and home are things you should be proud of. The comment: antipodean podmen #42 01:57 pm Mar 11 2009 Further evidence of a descent into Australian-inspired boganism. Over here the nationalistic "love it or leave" it crowd like to tatoo their mutant stars from the flag.

Australians are finally displaying a pride in there country. that is a good thing. However There is a sinister side to the Cronulla race riots inspired patriotism. I dont believe New Zealanders would ever decend into that kind of bigoted racist patriotism.

I myself, a Pakeha. living in brisbane just got a tattooed map of new zealand on my back. It is filled with Ta Moko representing my culture and family. It was done by my best mate (his first). I did this to show my love for my home, my culture and my histoy. I am proud that people will see it and know I am a kiwi. to those who jsut got these new zealand tattoos...Be proud you are a kiwi and be proud of what that means.

all you negative guys need to get a life, go for a run or something and get your ass away from a computer (I've already climbed up the side of a canyon today thank you) and show a little love for this amazing beautiful friendly country. If it's not amazing and beautiful where you live, oped your eyes and pull the stick out of your asses when you go for that run!!!

Thanks for my tat bro - I am so happy I could be home in time from the UK to be part of such a cool experience. I am proud of you and I will always show my tattoo with pride and admiration of you and 'home'. I'm glad dad got one too, shame we couldn't get mum to do it ay!!!

this makes me cringe. It's small-minded patriotism at its worst. Not to mention the fact that loads of people have the same tattoo, it's like a barcode. Get a life, and some original thought!

Further evidence of a descent into Australian-inspired boganism. Over here the nationalistic "love it or leave" it crowd like to tatoo their mutant stars from the flag.

It's like an instant sign of being an idiot. I hope we're not going the same way but every time I go home I notice more and more pointless nationalistic display.

I was lucky enough to be one of the 100 people on the day to get a map of NZ tattoo. Wayne Youle's "where you stay" project was a wonderful concept that has created a community of people that shared an experience. It has the ability to start a conversation with a person you dont know but happen to meet on the street and have in common the map of NZ tattoo with red dots to signify the places in NZ that people considered to be important to them. To Wayne, Tommy and Ra congratulations on an extremely successful day.

Just got tat of aotearoa on my back done, from my neck to top of buttocks. Wear it home grown loud and proud! WHen I saw fat freddys gig I felt the tingles run all over me, emanating from my back. Choice!

Kia ora! I've had the same tat for a few years now and still loving it, loving the positive comments and loving the fact I'll always be part of NZ no matter where I am! Live it up Kiwis! And to all the haters - 2 thumbs down!