Born in Tiniroto and raised in Ruakituri, Northern Hawke Bay, New Zealand, my childhood revolved around riding horses, hunting, fishing, and loving the land. This connection to the natural world is evident in my work, which brings together elements from Aotearoa’s natural environment in a unique and evocative way.

Now spending my time between our homes in Wairoa and Rotorua, New Zealand, I draw on the knowledge and creativity inherited from my ancestors to bring weaving to life in a modern style, while honoring traditional techniques. My work has been featured internationally in galleries and across the country as solo exhibitions and in collaboration with other artists.

I am grateful for the master weavers who have shared their knowledge with me, especially Geradine Karekare, Meleta Bennett and Rose Te Ratana. In 2013 I graduated with a Bachelor in Māori Visual Art. In addition to creating my own works of art I run workshops from my studio, teaching others the Māori art of weaving.

When I’m not in the studio you can find me drawing inspiration from Aotearoa’s great outdoors with my husband Jason.

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