Rongomaiaia Te Whaiti (Ngati Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa and Ngai Tahu)

Rongomaiaia Te Whaiti (Ngati Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa and Ngai Tahu)

Deputy Kaihautu Toi Māori—Deputy Director of Māori Art

Rongomaiaia is a visual artist from the Wairarapa. Through painting and installation, her kaupapa Māori-based practice explores indigenous narratives and their relevance to a contemporary environment. She also engages in research and exhibition projects for her iwi with a particular focus on taonga Māori. Rongomaiaia completed a Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts followed by a Masters in Māori Visual Arts through Massey where she also lectured prior to taking on her role as Deputy Kaihautu Toi Māori. 

Rongomaiaia exhibits nationally and her work has been acquired for both private and public collections. She also sits on Paemanu: Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Arts Collective as trustee member.