Te Waka Toi
Painter Kura Te Waru Rewiri and highlights of 2019
Kura Te Waru Rewiri grew up in the Far North, she went to Paihia school, and then onto Bay of Islands and Northlands College. Her teacher Buck Nin recognised her talent as an artist and enrolled her… Audio, Gallery
Honouring Māori Artists: Rex Homan and Derek Lardelli
For Fifty five years, Rex Homan has worked as a wood artist and sculptor. His ideas stem from Maori stories, animals and in particular birds. His 'stylised pieces' have won a raft of awards, have… Audio
Honouring Māori Artists: Maureen Lander and Lewis Gardiner
Te Ahi Kaa is in Rotorua at the Te Waka Toi Awards, hosted by Creative New Zealand. The annual event honours the achievements of Maori artists who have a made a significant contribution to their… Audio
The distinguished men of Māori arts
Justine Murray meets Professor Piri Sciascia and Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr, who received Te Waka Toi Awards for their contribution to the arts this year. Video, Audio
Two kuia with a passion for teaching te reo
For over four decades kuia Elizabeth Mana Hunkin (Ngati Kahungunu) and Hokimoana Te Rika-Hekerangi (Tuhoe) have been teaching te reo Māori with – Te Ataarangi - a learner-friendly language method… Video, Audio
Te Ahi Kaa 11 Mahuru 2011
In Te Ahi Kaa, the life of Maori Rugby legend George Nepia is the subject of the play I, George Nepia written by Hone Kouka of Tawata productions. Maraea Rakuraku is with Director Jason Te Kare and… Audio