Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Diggeress Te Kanawa" in English language version.
Born in Te Kuiti in 1920 of Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Kinohaku descent, Diggeress Rangitutahi Te Kanawa was named in honour of the World War 1 troops known as diggers.
Tariana Turia expressed today the Maori Party's sadness at the passing of Diggeress Te Kanawa, one of Aotearoa's most prestigious Maori weavers.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Chief Executive Bentham Ohia today joined with leaders from throughout the country in marking the passing of much loved and respected Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Kinohaku kuia, Diggeress Rangituatahi Te Kanawa.
One of New Zealand's official 'icon artists', tohunga raranga (master weaver) Diggeress Rangituatahi Te Kanawa, has died aged 89.
Creative New Zealand Chief Executive Stephen Wainwright said Diggeress Te Kanawa's contribution to mahi harakeke has had a profound impact on Maori arts. "As early as the 1950s Diggeress was working alongside her mother, Dame Rangimārie Hetet teaching weaving to those who showed an interest. Her sharing and educating in the art of weaving has made Maori arts stronger and the nation culturally wealthier."
This korowai was commissioned from Dame Rangimārie Hetet, honorary Doctor of the University of Waikato, and her daughter, Mrs Diggeress Rangituatahi Te Kanawa to mark the 25th year of the foundation of the University of Waikato in 1989.
This korowai was commissioned from Dame Rangimārie Hetet, honorary Doctor of the University of Waikato, and her daughter, Mrs Diggeress Rangituatahi Te Kanawa to mark the 25th year of the foundation of the University of Waikato in 1989.
