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 […]
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 […]
Before the world changed and we went into lockdown here in New Zealand, I had been developing a new service within my photography business, capturing people’s dream cars, at dusk, in epic Taranaki locations using outdoor studio lighting. Shelley and Colin Pope, the owners of this magnificently restored 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Truck were my first […]
Opening night video for ‘Pukauae’ Exhibition at Puke Ariki Museum. The exhibition features 17 Wahine with the moko kauae. Photography commission by Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki. Message from Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki: Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki is celebrating its 30 year anniversary in a positive, creative and unique way by celebrating the […]
Here is the stunning chapel style beach house of Jetcharm Barbershop owners Shaun and Cassie Conaglen of New Plymouth. Shaun who is a master builder and had a vision that this new addition to their family home resemble the old mission houses built when European settlers first arrived to New Zealand. This beautiful new building sits adjacent […]
“My photography is all about connecting, capturing, and reflecting upon, the essence, character and soul of people, and their families, environment and culture.” Photographic artist Tania Niwa draws inspiration and strength from her Maori cultural heritage. In her early career in 1994 whilst still living in Taranaki, New Zealand she created a ‘tribal’ series of […]
Over the past year I have been helping with Photography | Visual design and branding management for respected Taranaki M?ori leader Howie Tamati during his election campaign for Te Taihauauru representing the Maori Party. Howie is currently the president at New Zealand Rugby League and the chief executive officer at Sport Taranaki. He is a […]
Here are some examples of a commercial shoot for Real Estate Agents LJ Hooker Avalon. The idea was to revitalise their brand and create images that are reflective of their location at Avalon. Here is a google review from Principal David Mackay pictured below. Tania Niwa Photography was fantastic at making the best possible portraits […]
After a few weeks in New Zealand setting up a second base in my home city of New Plymouth as well as adventures to Dunedin and Auckland, I have returned to the Northern Beaches, Sydney. I will be here and available for bookings until 9th March 2016. I will then be back in Sydney again […]
Exciting times, after more than 20 years based in Sydney, I’ve added a new base back in my home city of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. I am now available for family portrait photography bookings anywhere in New Zealand. I’ll be back and forth between Sydney and New Plymouth for family portraits (next avail in […]
It has been a significant week in politics with Malcolm Turnbull taking the reins as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia and new Leader of the Liberal Party.
One of the things we value highly at Niwa Photography is the continuing education and development of young people and inspiring the next generation of budding photographers. Whether it’s hosting an Inspiration Day at Tania’s childhood school in Waitara or judging photographic works of graduates from CATC Design School and presenting the Fibonacci Award for […]
