BERNARD MAKOARE

MĀTANGA HĀPAI AHUREA

Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi-nui-tonu, Ngāti Whatua ngā iwi. 
Te Uri-o-Hau, Te Waiariki, Te Kaitutae ngā hapū.

Bernard Makoare is a practising artist, designer and carver with over 30 years of exhibiting as both a solo artist and collaborator on a range of enterprises in Auckland and the north including major building development projects. Bernard also has wide experience working in the Public Service Sector.

Bernard is personally committed to cultural and tribal revitalisation and has spent many years actively working on this for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whatua, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa and other iwi organisations. His commitment is expressed in his mahi and his adopting his moko mataora.