Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 6, 2022 3:31:05 GMT 12
WHAKAIRO REVIVAL AT AUCKLAND PRISON
Wiremu (not his real name) is the lead carver, and whakairo rakau tutor and mentor. He and a group of six to eight assistants in Auckland Prison’s special treatment unit have been working tirelessly over the past 15 months to revive the unit’s whakairo whare.
Wiremu, who is largely self-taught, is sharing his mātauranga (skills and knowledge) of many years with the men – some of whom have never done whakairo before.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2209/S00035/whakairo-revival-at-auckland-prison.htm
Wiremu (not his real name) is the lead carver, and whakairo rakau tutor and mentor. He and a group of six to eight assistants in Auckland Prison’s special treatment unit have been working tirelessly over the past 15 months to revive the unit’s whakairo whare.
Wiremu, who is largely self-taught, is sharing his mātauranga (skills and knowledge) of many years with the men – some of whom have never done whakairo before.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2209/S00035/whakairo-revival-at-auckland-prison.htm