We celebrated Matariki in style on 5-6 July by staging the third Wearable Arts Show at the marae. Powerful music, wonderful garments, eclectic entertainment and adoring audiences are what defined this year’s show.
The supreme prize went to Katherine Greer (supreme winner in 2011) with her entry, ‘You think I’m a log but I’m really a taniwha!’ while the People’s Choice was won by Rea Stout with ‘Ka haere a Hine Moana ki te Whakahirahira o Matariki’.
How wonderful that we had a number of whānau who entered, including Kelly Tikao and her whānau, with Rahera (equal runner up in the Papatūānuku section). This truly beautiful entry was modelled by Kelly’s daughter, Wairāmia Taratoa-Bannister.
Also, Nick Price-Ellison modelled for Rowan Holt, with ‘Māui – A Modern Man’ (second in the Rakinui section). Check out ‘Matariki at the Marae’ on our website www.puketeraki.co.nz for results and the photo gallery for some great photos.
Nick Price-Ellison modelling ‘Māui – A Modern Man’, by Rowan Holt.
Wairāmia Taratoa-Bannister modelling ‘Rahera’, by Kelly Tikao and whānau.
Wairāmia Taratoa-Bannister modelling ‘Rahera’, by Kelly Tikao and whānau.