Te Puia

For over 40 years, Te Puia has been involved in the carving of over 30 wharenui (meeting houses) throughout New Zealand and created countless gifts for official guests and dignitaries visiting the country. Our latest initiative, Te Kakano, takes centre stage at the New Zealand Pavillion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Te Puia has a vast range of cultural programmes every year. In many of these Te Puia represents Maori traditions throughout the world. Te Puia is a living cultural institution. Our art forms and culture are our connection to the past and our pathway into the future.