M9 July 2023 | Veranoa Hetet

He toi whakairo, he mana tangata - Without Māori art, who are we?
When we collectivise and weave together the tapestries of our arts, it creates a deeply rich and diverse cultural landscape that reflects our unique experiences, stories and perspectives. So, it begs the question: without Māori art - who are we?
To celebrate Matariki and our one-year M9 anniversary, our kaikōrero will reflect on the resilience their tūpuna required to pursue their respective art forms, how their continued practice in the face of colonisation led to revolutionary change and how integral Māori arts are to our collective survival as a nation today.

[@pruesmart4947]

Heart warming and tear inducing korero. Kia ora

[@stephenthomas1594]

Such a pleasant talk Veranoa! Much love and thanks for that bit of song !!!!!!!!!!

[@miss2moneypenny]

I love this talk !! and how brave to waiata. A beautiful life, and giving her story and skills so freely. Much love to whaea Vee.

[@denisefrench1129]

Veranoa you are a treasure, a lovely presentation thank you

[@wakatinana3527]

❤

[@DommieDarling1]

I cried, so beautiful whaea Vee.

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

What a privilege to have been in that audience! I follow you on FB; to see your works like this is a rare honor.

[@NormajeanLisaMartin]

Kia Ora from your Facebook mates 🤣

[@NormajeanLisaMartin]

Nga mihi whaea 🥰🫂