TE MATATOKI CARVING VILLAGE

The art of Māori carving is alive and vibrant. Te Matatoki is a group of some of the best of our artists working in wood. They include former students of the renowned NZ Māori Arts & Crafts Institute. Te Matatoki carvers are passionate and committed to maintaining the quality and integrity of Māori art.

Te Matatoki at Māoriland include:

Todd Couper, Dan Couper, Lewis Gardner, Fayne Robinson, Ian-Wayne Grant, Simon Lardelli, Hemi Sundgren and Whare Joseph Thompson.

We encourage festival guests to visit these superb artists in action.