Matekino Lawless – Supreme winner, Te Waka Toi Awards 2015
Channel: Creative New Zealand
Date: 16/12/2015

Renowned tohunga raranga Matekino Lawless, QSM (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Whawhakia) has received the 2015 supreme award for exemplary contribution to ngā toi Māori, Te Tohu Aroha mō Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. Weaving for 60 years, she is a role model whose benchmark is quality. 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