A 2019 short animated film called Waka Huia written by Philippe Carreau and Leprince Laurent was screened at the Point International Film Festival and was nominated for an award. "An old man of Maori origin crosses the world between dream and reality in the footsteps of his grandfather killed in Belgium during the First World War."

2019年7月9日 · A SculptGL carving - whakairo by Zion at Awanui School.

Whakairo Waharoa The Carvings both inside and outside the wharenui (including the flagpole) were created under the supervision of master carver Hone Heke. Together, they represent the pan-tribal, inclusive nature of the marae and its name: Te Ngira.

Two talented carvers from each end of Aotearoa take their whakairo (carving) to Antarctica in response to our kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of the world’s largest…

2024年6月24日 · Whakairo is one of the means of expressing history and identity and deeper connections with ancestors and deities. They are there to inspire. The earliest examples of Māori carving prior to 1500 show similarities to Eastern Polynesian carvings of the same period.

Whakairo rakau (wood carving) focuses on using a range of native timbers, particularly wood from the majestic giants of the forest, the kauri and totara. The trees used for wood carving represent Tāne Mahuta, the god of the forest. Each carving tells a story and records a piece of history.

Witness the intricate craft of Maori Whakairo, a traditional carving art form embodying ancestral appreciation. Discover its creation and cultural s...

At its centre, this unit of work utilizes the Kararaina Anaru’s waiata tangi, Tirotiro Kau Au. The unit includes activities that link to the Reo Māori, Tikanga ā-Iwi, and Ngā Toi learning areas, supporting teaching and learning at levels 2–3 of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. The activities focus on pepeha and maunga.

2025年2月6日 · These pou draw from the traditional Māori art form whakairo (wood carving), incorporating regional styles to respect the diversity and richness of this art form. Each pou symbolises principles of the Treaty: kawanatanga (governance), rangatiratanga (chieftainship), protection of taonga (treasures), and collective guardianship.

Toi whakairo is the Māori traditional art of carving in wood, stone or bone. We will create a sculpture inspired by toi whakairo using clay. The week after you watch the video, pick up a kit...