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Messini Palace

Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāpuhi   Messini is an experimental artist and designer of Māori and Pakeha descent. She has transformed

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Marara Darlington-Paku

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa   Marara’s passion for weaving began at primary school in Ōtaki when her artistically skilled teacher gifted her a gorgeous putiputi

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Taryn Te Uira Beri

Ko Tainui te waka Ko Whitireia te maunga Ko Raukawa te moana Ko Takapūwāhia te marae Ko Ngāti Toa-Rangatira te iwi   I belong to the Ngāti Toarangatira, Te

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Meleta Bennett

Ngāti Rangitihi, Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tarawhai Amanda/ Mandē Rongomaiwahine is a mother, artist, and performer, she grew up in a small town

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Manuariki Te Puia Proctor

Manuariki Te Puia-Proctor is a contemporary Māori artist renowned for her dedication to traditional Māori weaving and her commitment to cultural preservation. Her journey into

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Gene Poihipi

Gene began creating beaded jewellery in 2020, teaching himself the craft during the Covid-19 pandemic. His designs are inspired by the intricate patterns and vibrant

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Amiria Salzmann

Ngāti Toa Rangatira    Amiria Salzmann has worked alongside her sister-in-law Karra Hanara (Ngāti Kahungunu and Cook Islands) for years making these earrings. They were

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Hemaima Keane

Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Rongowhakaata Hemaima is a full-time student and mixed media ringatoi based in Pōneke, Wellington. Her work explores Indigenous aspirations and tino rangatiratanga; With

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Sophia Soljak

Te Arawa Despite being disconnected from Te Ao Māori in her upbringing, Sophia Soljak was fortunate to have mahi raranga in her home thanks to

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