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Hono Creations, 367a Old Taupo Road, Rotorua (2026)

20/06/2025

Tahia te marae!

This piece is inspired by Apanui Ringamutu and the Tui of Kinomoerua at Mauao Maunga.

The Tui would speak as it flew over pā letting Kinomoerua know, a ope was approaching. "Tahia te marae" it spoke signaling to get the marae ready.

Apanui had seeked the tohunga who would lead him to victory in battle, this was Kinomoerua.

The pair went to Mauao and there Kinomoerua spoke the words as they observed the waves crashing over the sacred rock Tirikawa...

"Kā ngaro, kā ngaro, kā ea, kā ea te toka ā Tirikawa" the lesson being although the waves batter Tirikawa and every time it succumbs to the sea, it remains and it stays strong as the tide recedes.

leaving with this saying Apanui left to fight many battles, being successful and building his legacy since that very day.

Tahia te Marae is a reminder that against all adversity, it can be overcome by asserting yourself in all you do, be the rock in the ocean, that never shifts.

Tihei....Mauriora!

30/04/2025

Mothers day print 🦸‍♀️🤱💝 - NOW AVAILABLE

'Tara-rere' (Female line of descent) - Available soon

This print reflects the female line of descent known to Māori as 'Tara-rere'.

It is a design telling a story of whakapapa, taonga tuku iho & connection from one mother to the next, also the sacredness of Hineahuone, the first human, according to Māori culture.

Tara-rere pays homage to the mana of wāhine Māori & the creation of new generations, represented by the star, or light, within the womb of māmā.

grab one for māmā and have it delivered straight to her in secure postage, afterpay will be available for those with many māmā.

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29/04/2025

Ko au, ko Apanui - AVAILABLE NOW

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A PRINT FOR TE WHANAU A APANUI

Ko au, ko Apanui

This print tells the story of the eventful reunion of Rongomaihuatahi and her son, Apanui Ringamutu, with their kin of the Ngāti Wahineiti in Ōmāio.

After escaping the massacre of her father in Uaua, Rongomaihuatahi fled to the Bay of Plenty region where she gave birth to her son 'Apanui' named after her father Apanui Waipapa.

Around 6-7 years had gone by and after Tūrīrangi, father of Apanui, had avenged the death of Apanui Waipapa, her brother Te Aotākaia with a covoy of Ngāti Porou travelled to Ōmāio for a meeting. Upon hearing this Rongomaihuatahi travelled from (Mōtū River) with Apanui to hopefully reunite with her family.

Once arriving there Rongomaihuatahi hid in harakeke on the banks of Waiōira awa (now a small stream).
She sent out Apanui to play with the children there and according to my oral history, saw her fathers Takapouwharanui (ancestral mat) where she told Apanui to sit.

Seeing this Te Aotākaia questioned Apanui on who he was to sit on his fathers whāriki, his reply, "ko au, ko Apanui" he then told his uncle, Te Aotākaia, who his mother was and to the highest delight and tearful joy, Rongomaihuatahi and Apanui were reunited with their whānau.

From this moment Apanui inherited his lands from his Uncle Te Aotākaia from Puketapu to Pōtikirua for him and his mokopuna, now known as the iwi 'Te Whānau Ā Apanui'

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