fantail, seagull, eagle

Depends what type of weapon - Taiaha - maipi - hani - Wooden weapons like in a Haka.

rakau - weapon

Taiahas were traditionally made from native hardwoods, like matai or tawa. Nowadays, replica taiahas may be made from New Zealand Pine. You can see some examples of taiahas at www.shopenzed.com

There are actually three: the arero (tongue), used for stabbing the opponent and parrying; the upoko (head), the base from which the tongue protrudes; and the ate (liver) or tinana (body), the long flat blade which is also used for striking and parrying.

The Maori warrior on the reverse of the New Zealand Shilling does not represent a particular individual.

All New Zealand coins have a uniquely New Zealand image, or something relevant to New Zealand history on the reverse.

The reverse of the New Zealand One Shilling coin shows a crouching Maori warrior carrying a taiaha.