Hekenukumai Busby
Influence: Sir Hekenukumai Busby
Hundreds farewelled Sir Hekenukumai Busby at his tangihanga (funeral) held on his marae in Pukepoto. Known to many as Hek - he was instrumental in the resurgence of wayfinding. He built waka hourua or… Audio
Ocean Voyaging
In honour of Sir Hekenukumai Busby and his knighthood ceremony this week, Te Ahi Kaa features interviews with Hekenukumai where he talks about his work to revive the artform of waka building and ocean… Audio
Waitangi roars into life as Hek Busby becomes Sir Hek
Te Taitokerau leader Hekenukumai Busby is now Sir Hek - with thousands of his people celebrating his investiture in Waitangi today. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was by his side as the master carver… Video, Audio
Hekenukumai Busby, master waka carver
Hekenukumai Busby, known as Hec, is a Master Waka Carver, a Maori leader and an authority on Polynesian and Maori celestial navigation. He's crafted more than 30 waka, and was awarded an MBE in… Audio
Master waka reflects on his canoes at Waitangi celebrations
Master waka builder Hekenukumai "Hec" Busby has made at least 30 waka and each February returns to Waitangi to bless two large waka housed at the Treaty grounds in the Bay of islands. Audio
Hekenukumai Busby and Jack Thatcher
As recipients at this year's Te Waka Toi awards in Wellington, Hekenukumai and Jack reflect on their relationship that began some twenty years ago, and the busy year they've both had. Audio
He Rourou for 28-01-09
Hekenukumai Busby tells Ana Tapiata that there is a growing interest in building and sailing ocean-going waka. Audio