Moana is a Local Democracy Reporter based in Whanganui·Whanganui Chronicle·
1 Nov, 2026 11:00 PM3 mins to read
Interest from weavers along the Whanganui River has opened the way for master weaver Trina Taurua's new papa whāriki kaupapa. Photo / Moana Ellis
Master weaver Trina Taurua is calling on weavers connected to Whanganui River marae to help revive the tradition of weaving and using papa whāriki (woven mats).
Taurua’s initiative aims to restore the practice while passing traditional knowledge to future generations.
“I’ve called on our iwi, our hapū, our marae and
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Source: New Zealand Herald · Moana Ellis
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