Hingangaroa Smith
POU MATAURANGA MAORI
Hingangaroa is an accomplished Kaiwhakairo, artist and educator with extensive expertise in Mātauranga Māori, cultivated under the mentorship of renowned Tohunga Whakairo, Dr. Takirirangi Smith.
Proficient in various aspects of Te Ao Māori, Hingangaroa grew up surrounded by the construction of Wharenui and Waka. A first language Te Reo Māori speaker, with over a 10 years experience dedicated to Teaching and a passion for Kaupapa Māori research. He is currently pursuing a Master of Māori Visual Arts (MMVA) at Massey University. Hingangaroa’s upbringing in wānanga spaces, Toi Māori projects, Marae experiences, and Tikanga Tukuiho practices has deepened his critical understanding of pedagogical frameworks.
Ngā Toi Maori - Curator (Kaupapa Māori Exhibitions)
Teaching/Programme designer, developer & deliveryContemporary and customary Toi Māori skills
Workshop & Studio Skills
Experienced in research, Funding, Academic Writing
Te Reo me on a Tikanga/Research & Enquiry
Tikanga Māori - Consulting/Advisory
Iwi affiliations: Ngati Awa (Ngai Tamawera) Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngati Kahungunu, Tainui, Ngati Apa, Kai Tahu
