Huhana Morgan – lifetime of service to Māori arts (Te Waka Toi Awards 2015)
Channel: Creative New Zealand
Date: 16/12/2015

Bluff’s Hana Morgan (Ngai Tahu) received a Ngā Tohu ā Tā Kingi Ihaka Te Waka Toi Award in 2015, which honours kaumātua and kuia who have devoted their lives to strengthening Māori culture through their support of Māori arts. She is a tohunga raranga, marae arts and karanga, and a valued leader in her community. She first started to weave taniko at the age of eight, taught by Hei Tiki Blair, and now is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. She is the Chair of Te Rūnaka o Awarua, which has a strong focus on energy efficiency for their community. In this video she talks about her background and influences. Video commissioned by Creative New Zealand; shot & edited by Michael Hall. More on Te Waka Toi Awards: http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/news/honouring-contributions-to-maori-arts-with-2015-te-waka-toi-awards