KOHA: HERBIE KINGI - PROFESSIONAL MĀORI POTTER.

Koha compilation introduced by Robin Kora and reported by Selwyn Muru.
1 (27 nov 1983)
Herbie Kingi of Russell, Northland is one of the few professional Māori potters in NZ. His pots fashioned by hand stand out in any exhibition, many of which, incorporate Māori design. His interest in pottery began when he worked as foreman for a bricklaying firm. Herbie’s ultimate dream for the future is to teach Māori youth the art of pottery.

2 (14 dec 1983))
Tamati Muturangi Reedy
At Papakura Marae, there is a pōwhiri for Dr Tamati Reedy, the new Secretary of Māori Affairs and officials from Head Office. Tamati is being introduced to his people, while at the same time it is a farewell for his predecessor Kara Puketapu, who will now head Māori International, Māori Enterprise. At 47 Tamati has the top job after 2 years with the department, culminating in a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Hawai’i.
He was raised by his grandparents in the remote Kaitoto Station, near Tikitiki, Ngāti Porou and as a young lad returned to his parents, Te Kōtuku and Te Hapuai? Reedy. He attended Hiruhārama Primary and Manutahi Secondary School. Tamati explains the concepts of Kōhanga Reo.