From Derry Belcher, the original designer:
“The M represents the Kaimai range of hills or if you wish, a mountain wave, or if you really squint it is a seagull (representing free flight or some such thing).
The S is representative of the Waitoa river (or Waihou) which lead to Matamata but also can be seen as the path to freedom ending at the glider.
The C, together with the S form a plinth or stand for the glider. (Now isn’t that creative thinking?!!)
Finally, it has a Japanese-like form to it – this could be the Che Feng (or whatever you call it) soothing aspect… Just kidding, - I’ve put my glasses back on
The coloured version below was created by Tim Bromhead