Ko Taupō Te Moana

Taupō Museum is excited and honoured to bring together an exhibition about our moana / lake – Taupō-Nui-ā-Tia, with new art works created by fifteen contemporary Tūwharetoa artists.

This will be the first time in over 20 years that Tūwharetoa artists have been brought together to exhibit collectively as Ngāti Tūwharetoa. These will displayed in a variety of mediums from carving and weaving, to video, painting, sculpture and more.

The artists include:
- Rangi Hetet
- Veranoa Hetet
- Te Maari Gardiner
- Delani Brown
- Haki Williams
- Kingi Pitiroi
- Vanessa Wairata-Edwards
- Reweti Arapere
- Natasha Keating
- Henriata Nicholas
- Hayz Isherwood
- Mikaere Gardiner
- Ria Te Uira Paki
- Tautahanga Rameka and Kahumako Rameka

‘Ko Taupō te Moana’ draws inspiration from the pepeha of Ngati Tuwharetoa which refers to the landscape and moana as an integral feature of identity. This exhibition serves to acknowledge and celebrate our moana in which many nations and people travel from near and far come to view, experience, and appreciate.

An exhibition presented by Taupō Museum, and Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.

Curated by Piata Winitana-Murray.