DEPOT Artist
Natanahira Te Pona
Nga Puhi and Tūwharetoa
Wiremu Taniwha Kingi rauauko Ngahuia Retimana oku tipuna ki te taha ko taku Matua. Rangi Herewaka Rata rauako Paiahua Karena oku tipuna ki te taha ko taku whaea.
Ko Tutete Taniwha Kingi rauauko Mailie Rata oku maatua. Nga Puhi, Tu Wharetoa, Ngati Awa, Te Aopouri, Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Porou, Te Arawa oku Iwi. Ko Matangirau, Mangamuka, Hirangi, Tunohopu oku marae.
Natanahira Te Pona graduated from the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute as a wood sculptor. He has extensive experience managing sculpture symposiums and creating public sculptures around New Zealand. His passion for wood carving has spanned commissions, teaching adults and children and he is currently Lake House Art Centre’s Resident Carver.
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