Matariki 2025: Guest Curator Kōrero with Terehia Walker

Join Terehia Walker for the Guest Curator Kōrero

'Kia ora koutou, As we celebrate Matariki, I am reminded of the intricate connections between threads, just like the stars in our cluster. Weaving is more than just a craft; it’s a way of storytelling, of passing down traditions and histories.

Our ancestors wove more than just garments; they wove narratives, identities and whakapapa. This Matariki, lets honor the art of weaving and the stories it holds. Lets weave new tales, strengthen old bonds and celebrate the beauty of our heritage. ‘Nau Mai’, Haere mai ka whiria te taura tangata- welcome and lets weave together the strands of humanity.'

Ko wai au? 

E te taha o tōku Papa, 

Ko Puhunga Tuhoro te maunga 

Ko Waima te awa 

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka  

Ko Taheke me Mahuri oku marae 

Ko Ngati Pakau te hapu 

Ko Ngapuhi te iwi 

Ko Terehia Walker tōku ingoaku papa, 

Ko Puhunga Tuhoro te maunga 

Ko Waima te awa 

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka  

Ko Taheke me Mahuri oku marae 

Ko Ngati Pakau te hapu 

Ko Ngapuhi te iwi 

E te taha o toku mama, 

Ko Tainui , Te Atiawa oku iwi 

E noho ana ki Te Hau Kapua 

Ko Terehia Walker tōku ingoa 

Terehia is passionate about Māori infused style of mahi toi. She is a storyteller who comes from a long line of storytellers, all from iwis who from within their mahi toi (art) tell purakau (stories). She has a passion for recycling and for natural resources, both which can be used in everyday practice, and sourced from the whenua (land). Mahi toi (art) is a form of Rongoa (Māori medicines).