KAUAE MAREIKURA

KAUAE MAREIKURA

10TH - 11TH October 2018

Te Ringatahi Marae, Hatepe

Film produced by Tautahanga Rameka

Initially, the idea of having a film made of our Mokopapa was something that would only be viewed and held by our own whanau/hapu of Ngati Te Rangiita. It was about capturing and documenting what was the first of it’s kind for our marae & our people. It was about having something where our own future generations could find inspiration. It was also something close and very personal for those involved.

However, as Moko continues to become more prominent, questions are still raised around what Moko Kauae is, what Moko Kauae is about, who it’s for, why it’s worn, how it’s worn, how the process is carried out and so forth.

Given that the film of the Kauae Mareikura Mokopapa holds information regarding some of the questions that are still frequently raised, it was agreed for the film to be released publicly so that further light be shone on those areas as a contribution to a growing understanding of the place for Moko Kauae in contemporary society. This video opens the door to our particular approach to the Wānanga and Moko Kauae within the context of our whānau. Please respect the generosity of the participants in sharing this taonga.

Wananga funded by Creative New Zealand