Ngā Hononga Whakakaha – Strengthening Bonds
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Ngā Hononga Whakakaha – Strengthening Bonds

Recently, I had the privilege of carving a unique and deeply meaningful set of taonga Pounamu for a father and his three children. This set, which I’ve named Ngā Hononga Whakakaha (Strengthening Bonds), symbolises the unbreakable connection between them, despite the challenges of living in different countries. These taonga represent love, strength, and the effort…

A Day in the Workshop

A Day in the Workshop

Recently, I had the privilege of sharing my workshop with Paul, a father of one of my close friends. Paul had been fossicking for pounamu on the beaches of the West Coast and arrived with an incredible collection of serpentine pounamu in a stunning array of colours and qualities. His excitement was contagious as he…

Head Students Niho 2024
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Head Students Niho 2024

As the year draws to a close, I’ve had the honour of creating a special set of taonga to recognise the contributions of the head students at my kura. This set of five Niho, carved from a single piece of Kawakawa Pounamu sourced from South Westland, embodies the connection these leaders have shared with each…

Toki Toa
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Toki Toa

These two Toki were carved specifically to be presented to prize winners at a Early Childhood Council conference. Each Toki embodies the spirit of strength, wisdom, and leadership. The categories or the winners are Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to the ECC sector. In Māori culture, the Toki symbolises power, authority, and honour. Traditionally, it was…