TVNZ Sunday reporter and his mum share their deeply personal moko kauae journey

March 16, 2020

Tamati Rimene-Sproat joined his mother Sonya Rimene, as she received a moko from artist Derek Lardelli, the man behind the artform’s renaissance. (Source: Other)

In the Māori art world, Ta Moko is making a comeback.

The traditional art form, in which facial markings telling us who we are, was on the brink of being lost forever.

Now, its revival is in every corner of Aotearoa, including in each of our living rooms.

In a rare insight, Sunday reporter Tamati Rimene-Sproat and his mum Sonya Rimene share their deeply personal story.

And we meet one man, and the movement that saved a taonga for all of us. 

Oriini Kaipara presented 1 NEWS’ Midday bulletin today. (Source: Other)

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