Merata Mita introduces raranga, the age old craft of weaving.
Weavers of Aotearoa give an insight into the relationship between weaving, natural resources and tradition.
Erenora Puketapu speaks of her introduction to weaving. Diggeress Te Kanawa and other weavers speak about their art.
TUI TUIA - Gathering Threads
The Aotearoa Moana Nui a Kiwa Weavers committee members speak of their early beginnings.
CATH BROWN - Kāti Mamoe, Ngāi Tahu.
There is a pōwhiri at Te Ngira Marae, Papakura, for a weavers hui. Rangimarie Hetet is among the many weavers who gather regularly for national and regional hui. These hui give the group opportunities to exchange and develop techniques and share in the enjoyment of their craft.
EMILY SCHUSTER - Te Arawa.
ERENORA PUKETAPU-HETET - Te Āti Awa.
RUHIA OKETOPA - Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa.
WHĀRIKI - “Floor mats” - a display of whāriki.
“Gathering Kiekie.”
DIGGERESS TE KANAWA - Ngāti Maniapoto.
RANUI NGARIMU - Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga.
Dr. WARWICK HARRIS - Scientist.
Dr. MURRAY PARSONS - Ethnobotanist, Ngāti Kahungunu.
TE AUE DAVIS - Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Maru.
JANICE MALLOY - Dept. of Conservation (DOC)
DIANE PRINCE - Ngāti Whatua, Ngāpuhi.
TE PĀ HARAKEKE - Wellington.
MEGAN TAMATI QUENNELL Assistant Curator - National Museum - Te Āti Awa, Ngāi Tahu.
GAYLENE ADAMS - Ngāti Maniapoto.
RANGI WARNES - Ngāti Maniapoto.
TE WAKA TOI KAUMATUA AWARD PRESENTATION - Emily Schuster announces that Ruhia Oketopa is recipient of the award.