WAKA Episode 6: A vision for the future, from the past
“Spending time with the carvers, I come to understand that waka holds power that can only be practised in good faith.” — Simone Kaho.
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WAKA Episode 5: No log needed — just a 3D printer
In Episode 5 of Waka, Derek Kawiti takes up the challenge to 3D-print a life-size replica of an ancient Hawaiian wa’a.
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WAKA Episode 2: The future
“Billy Harrison isn’t just carrying the mana of the Aotearoa team in this symposium. He’s the future of waka building in Aotearoa. If tārai waka is to survive here, it will need more like Billy and his teammates.” — Simone Kaho.
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WAKA Episode 1: The revival
“The knowledge of wayfinding and waka building was almost lost as a living practice, destined to survive only in historical journals and museums. Luckily for us, a small group took up the battle to keep them alive.” — Simone Kaho.
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James Eruera and his waka kaupapa
“There are very few who’ll understand how it feels to know that you’ve built this vessel that’s gone across the ocean and that’s delivered your people safely to their destination.” — James Eruera, master waka carver.
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