The applications deadline for Te Wananga Whakairo Raakau at the Te Puia- New Zealand Maori Arts and Craft Institute has been extended until November 28. Photo / File
The deadline for applications for the Te Puia Maori Carving School has been extended.
Te Wananga Whakairo Raakau applications will now close on November 28.
Hundreds of carvers have been taught at the national carving school since its first intake in 1967.
They've worked with native timbers on many carving
projects including more than 30 wharenui (meeting houses) and countless gifts for visitors and overseas dignitaries.
The original intake of seven carving apprentices were selected from major tribes throughout the country, to train under the master carver John Taiapa - a student of the first Maori carving school in 1927. Part of that 1967 group were present day master carvers at New Zealand Maori Arts and Craft Institute, Clive Fugill and James Rickard. After working towards a three year diploma, students at the school have an opportunity to take an optional fourth year to complete further honours.
