Rakai Karaitiana, an artist and designer with two decades of creative exploration, embraces a multidisciplinary approach. His expertise spans painting, uku, photography, illustration, printmaking, sculpture, textile design, and interiors. With a history of crafting award-winning prints, Rakai finds joy in sharing his wealth of knowledge through teaching and wānanga.
Ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara te maunga
Ko Waingōngoro, Totara ngā awa
Ko Waimārama te marae
Ko Taupunga te whare
Ko Tiakitai te Tangata
Ko Ngāti Kurukuru, ko Ngāti Whakaiti, ko Ngāti Hikatoa, ko Ngāti Urakiterangi ngā hapū
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitane, Rongomaiwahine, Rakai Paaka ngā iwi
Ko Takitimu te waka
Tihei Mauriora!
