Phil Wihongi
RĀ TUARUA | 11.00AM
MANAWA PAOPAO | TE MAHI HOAHOA WHARE
A showcase of dynamic projects developed with leading architects, artists and designers in partnership with hapū that tell stories and support communities in Aotearoa.
With Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts, Rau Hoskins, Rangi Kipa, Lynne Te Aika, Deborah Tikao & Phil Wihongi.
Ko Hikurangi te maunga
Ko Taikirau te repo nui
Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua te waka
Ko Ngāti Hine te iwi
Ko Ngāti Te Tārawa te hapū
Ko Kawiti Te Ruki te tangata
Ko Mōtatau te marae
Ko Manu Koroki te whare tūpuna
Ko Mihiwira te whare manaaki
Ko Phil Wihongi ahau
‘As we continue our collective move from New Zealand to Aotearoa, we are constantly traversing and negotiating the realms, spaces, knowledge(s) and conventions that sit within our bi-cultural nationhood, and which manifest in our multi-cultural realities.
The takawaenga role is an ancient one which retains its importance and relevance in a contemporary sense. When outcomes of mana are sought through bringing groups together with the intent of sharing, imparting, confirming and creating knowledge, the takawaenga role can be instrumental in creating conditions that sharpen the opportunity for the creation of meaningful, and mana-ful, outcomes.’
Phil’s practice sits firmly in this area, standing on experiences gained working in environmental consultancy, for a post-settlement iwi authority and most recently within a local government context.
