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Walkthrough tour of Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

Take a virtual walkthrough of the exhibition Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow wherever you are, and explore the land, people, and stories of Rongowhakaata, an iwi

  iwitribeMāori | noun whose unique art reflects their innate creativity, rich history, and innovative spirit. Ko Rongowhakaata closed in February 2022.

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    Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

    Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

    Explore the land, people, and stories of Rongowhakaata, an iwi whose unique art reflects their innate creativity, rich history, and innovative spirit.

    Closed
    29 Sep 2017 – 3 Feb 2022

    Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

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    Conserving Rongowhakaata’s fragile ‘Iron Man’

    Conservator Nirmala Balram talks through the process in stabilising a fragile poutokomanawa (centre post) called Rongotueruora, affectionately known as ‘Iron Man’ due to his iron shoulder pads and rāpaki (skirt).

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    Watch: Ko Rongowhakaata opening pōhiri (ceremony)

    Watch the live-stream replay of the incredible 600-strong pōhiri, (ceremony) opening 'Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow'.