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He Rerenga Kōrero 1980

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Year
1980
Reference
43463
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1980
Reference
43463
Media type
Audio
Categories
Interviews (Sound recordings)
Sound recordings
Duration
00:28:30
Broadcast Date
19 Mar 1980
Taonga Māori Collection
Yes
Credits
RNZ Collection
Williams, Haare, 1940-, Interviewer
Tukaokao, Tuti, approximately 1930-2001, Interviewee

When master carver Hoani Taiapa died, the man chosen to take over his role was Tuti Tukaokao, Ngati Rangi and Ngāti Ranginu the tohunga whakairo from Tauranga.

Haare Williams speaks with Tuti Tukaokao who is now master carver at Whakarewarewa School for Māori Arts and crafts. He speaks about his work, training, and learning in things of the Māori world.