September 24, 2023

Vicki-Anne Heikell

June 21, 2023 | News

Taonga Māori experts share skills

One of the country's most experienced conservators of taonga Māori says it's important to spread those skills among iwi and hapū so they can care for their own taonga.

Peter Verschaffelt Posted On June 21, 2023

June 20, 2023 | Paakiwaha

Vicki-Anne Heikell | Field Conservator at the Department of Internal Affairs

More than 20 kaimahi who work alongside iwi and hapū on the care of their taonga are attending an Iwi Archivist Symposium, Te Pūranga, in Wellington this week. The symposium is supported by the Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku programme administered by Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

Dale Husband Posted On June 20, 2023