Most New Zealanders would have come across kōwhaiwhai — the lyrical patterns traditionally painted in whare tipuna (meeting houses), on the bow of waka and in many other carved objects.

Te Whanau a Pokai carver Lionel Matenga led a project to recreate the front of his whare tipuna Pokai at Tikapa Marae, in the East Coast style of Iwirakau. Picture by Natalie Robertson ...

Ngā Ara Tipuna is reaching a huge milestone this week, with the beautifully crafted pieces that will bring the stories of Tamatea and its people to life being installed across seven historic ...