Our expert for this Monday is Hine Waitai-Dye. We've talked to her before, last year in fact, when she graduated as a master waka builder.
It was such a good chat we thought we'd get her in again and this time widen the brief a bit.
Waka, specifically waka taua or war canoes, are elaborate and significant pieces of art. But they're also practical, working vessels.
Wahine waka maker Hine Waitai-Dye and her waka Photo: Rick Chan
