A special National Geographic Indigenous Futures Issue came out in the USA July 2024. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/maori-language-nest-model-new-zealand The story I was engaged to capture imagery for was written by accomplished Māori writer and Ngāruahine whanaunga Aroha Awarau. Aroha delved into how our Māori people of Aotearoa have revitalised our Māori Language and how the success of this […]
Te Hau Whakatono Exhibition featuring the exquisite creation of Ngahina Hohaia titled He Ara Uru Ora. This exhibition was created by Māori Curator Taarati Taiaroa. This exhibition and featured toi of Ngahina, is one of the most impactful, heartfelt, wondrous multi-media creation I’ve ever experienced. This was a very special opportunity to collaborate with Ngahina […]
The Puke Ariki Museum Cinema has been re-opened and is showcasing this new short film to honour and showcase mana whenua, our local hapū Ngāti Te Whiti. My role in this film was to shoot the aerial video footage of the locations of significance as engaged by Strategy Collective who created the film for […]
Whakakaitiakitanga – PRESERVING OUR PŪRAKAU THROUGH TOI Exhibition starting on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at Lysaght Watt Gallery, 4- 6 Union St Hawera. “Rāranga brings unity and enjoyment, it is conveyed through the knowledge of our Tūpuna (ancestors) into the present and on into the future…” Whaea Mako Jones, Kairāranga. “Photographic art, hei te pō […]
Over the last few months I have been working alongside Māori expert Keri Opai and Upstart Press to create Tikanga – An introduction to te ao Maori. Here is a preview of what you will see. Tikanga An Introduction to te ao Māori – our book is out now. Written by my esteemed friend Keri […]
Fusing the complexities of culture and personal storytelling, Tania proudly represents her Māori ancestry, sharing her learnings with the world. “Tēnā tātou – Greetings … Am elated to share I’m one of 15 Canon Masters for Australia & Aotearoa – New Zealand. Over the last 24yrs decades, I’ve greatly appreciated exceptional support and friendship from […]
Profile Feature in the AIPP Journal as a Grand Master of Photography As one of the original Grand Masters of Photography, the Australian Institute of Professional Photography has profiled me career here. I invite you to take a look Read article here You will gain an insight into how it all started, who were my […]
Mōunga Taranaki captured during Puanga/Matariki – Māori New Year, in Taranaki, Aotearoa – New Zealand. Captured 90 minutes before dawn on the riverbed of the Hangataahua awa – Stony River, Okato. The magnificence of being in our taiao (natural world/environment) and seeing clear skies and millions of stars was absolutely awe inspiring and epic. I’m […]
In 2019 Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki celebrated its 30th Anniversary. To mark this milestone they chose to highlight their work in a unique way – a photographic exhibition of wāhine Pūkauae connected to the organisation, photographed by Taranaki artist Tania Niwa. Tū Tama Wāhine is distinctively wāhine led and dedicated to Rangatiratanga. This exhibition […]
Feature in Real Farmer magazine for Client Rural Co. Featured are the Collier family from Mangamingi near Eltham who have diversified with manuka honey.
Pūkauae Exhibition in partnership with Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki – 30 Years of Liberation Work. Featuring 18 Taranaki Māori Wāhine this collection of portraits highlights the regeneration fo the art of pūkauae as a healing and traditional ritual to enhance mana wahine and to strengthen our identity within Aotearoa. Moko tells a story of […]
As one of the original Grand Masters of Photography, the Australian Institute of Professional Photography has profiled me career here. I invite you to take a look: Read article here You will gain an insight into how it all started, who were my influences growing up in rural community and then later Waitara, and my […]
Mōunga Taranaki captured during Puanga/Matariki – Māori New Year, in Taranaki, Aotearoa – New Zealand. Captured 90 minutes before dawn on the riverbed of the Hangataahua awa – Stony River, Okato. The magnificence of being in our taiao (natural world/environment) and seeing clear skies and millions of stars was absolutely awe inspiring and epic. I’m […]
Over the last few months I have been working alongside Māori expert Keri Opai and Upstart Press to create Tikanga – An introduction to te ao Maori. Here is a preview of what you will see. Tikanga An Introduction to te ao Māori – our book is out now. Written by my esteemed friend Keri […]
In 2019 Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki celebrated its 30th Anniversary. To mark this milestone they chose to highlight their work in a unique way – a photographic exhibition of wāhine Pūkauae connected to the organisation, photographed by Taranaki artist Tania Niwa. Tū Tama Wāhine is distinctively wāhine led and dedicated to Rangatiratanga. This […]
Pūkauae Exhibition in partnership with Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki – 30 Years of Liberation Work. Featuring 18 Taranaki Māori Wāhine this collection of portraits highlights the regeneration fo the art of pūkauae as a healing and traditional ritual to enhance mana wahine and to strengthen our identity within Aotearoa. Moko tells a story of […]
Feature in Real Farmer magazine for Client Rural Co. Featured are the Collier family from Mangamingi near Eltham who have diversified with manuka honey.
