Using natural materials collected from Papatūānuku and her offspring, Raukura Turei (Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Ngāti Pāoa) demonstrates indigenous ties to whenua, whakapapa and ngā Atua Wāhine.

From his home in O’ahu, Hawai’i, Hone Bailey (Ngāti Tūwharetoa), demonstrates the process of weaving Māori tukutuku panels.

Committed the regeneration of the Māori cultural practice of aute, Nikau Hindin (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa), reveals the process of harvesting aute and readying it for mark making.

Traditional tāmoko practitioner, Mokonuiarangi Smith (Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Te Aitanga-a- Mahaki, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Te Roro-o-Te-Rangi, Rongowhakaata) explores the conversation between the uhi and the skin.

Multi-dimensional artist Graham Hoete (Ngāti Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Awa) reveals the origins and process of his unique kōwhaiwhai flow.

Te Kahureremoa Tiopira Taumata (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) uses traditional taonga pūoro and modern tools to create indigenous soundscapes.

From tāmoko to public works, Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Manu, Ngāti Hauā), explains how pūrākau Māori inform his design process.