The decline of traditional tā moko (Māori tattoo) and its modern-day revival is explored in a compelling story of survival, self-determination, courage, healing and reclamation of identity. Funded by ...
Visitors to Te Puia | New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), in Rotorua, will be able to take away a permanent reminder of their visit with a new tā moko studio opening today 14 June>>.
Reclaiming cultural tattoos is "proof that we're still here", school principal Hira Hona says. Source: Supplied / Te Matatini Enterprises/Getty/SBS News When Hira Hona decided to tattoo half his face, ...
Two Te Tairāwhiti tā moko artists have created the Silver Ferns’ new dress design, Manawarau, unveiled for the first time on Wednesday. “Henare and I are really only pencils to their designs,” Maia ...
MOKO is a universal story about identity and courage told in a beautifully cinematic voice with style and dignity. This show is all about tā moko, people who do moko and people who get moko. Our ...
A Gold Coast Māori man says he was discriminated against by Glitter Strip venue that barred him from entry because of his traditional tattoo, or tā moko. Caleb Pokai, 24, was meant to be surprising a ...