We speak to artist, Logan Okiwi Shipgood and discover some of the earliest forms of stone art in New Zealand. Clive Fugill takes viewers through the steps of making a toki from onewa stone.
We learn about the importance of nets and traditional knowledge from Ruatoki local Rapaera Black and are guided through the construction of a woven crayfish pot with Alan Wakefield.
We meet koauau expert Joel Komene and hear the history and customary practices surrounding the bone koauau as he guides the audience through making one.
We learn about Ta Moko with a leading practitioner, Mark Kopua. Hohua Mohi shows us his work at his Rotorua Ta Moko studio and we learn how to make a traditional chisel.
We look at the flax piupiu and its rise in popularity as a Māori garment. Tutors at Te Puia’s weaving school show us their technique for constructing piupiu.
We meet Ngaronoa Renata who is steeped in the historical knowledge and uses of the Hue. We also learn how to make a waka huia with the team at Te Puia.
Hei Tiki is one of the most recognisable icons of Maori art. We meet renowned carver Charles Raponi Wilson who shows us how to create a greenstone tiki pendant.
Kapa haka exponent Wetini Mitai-Ngatai introduces us to traditional weapons and we look at the various types of weaponry Māori used. Te Puia carving school shows us the process of making a taiaha.
Renowned artist, Sandy Adsett demonstrates the common patterns of kowhaiwhai and Tokoroa-based artist, Haki Williams shows us the techniques to design and paint kowhaiwhai artwork.
We look at the recreational arts of the Whare Tapere, see traditional puppets from Auckland Museum, meet artists Charles Royal and Horomona Horo, and experiment with traditional stilt making.
In this final episode, we re-visit the artists who have guided the series, to ask about the future of Maori Art and how traditional practices have allowed them to move into modern mediums. (FINAL)
We journey to Te Wai Pounamu with Piri Sciascia to learn about the treasures of the Arahura river, then learn the steps to make a greenstone club with expert carver Lewis Gardiner.