Whanaungatanga

Networking

One important part of Whakairo (Maaori carving) is networking with other carvers especially within the Tai Tokerau region. The reason for this is that the Tai Tokerau is without any carving schools. This is Shane Whatarau who has carved on many marae and has just finished the gateway/waharoa and the front entrance of his marae at Akerama. Shane shares alot of knowledge and skills with others and i am very grateful to have the opportunity to be invited to help carve a pouwhenua for Ngati Hau. Opportunities always come with networking.