News from the Arts Foundation

Derek Lardelli (Laureate) and has beenawarded a new academic position.  He becomes an Associate Professor to Tairawhiti’sEastern Institute of Technology.  

Derek is recognised nationally forthe revival of Ta Moko and as a key figure in the field of kapa haka.  Hehas been the cultural advisor to the All Blacks since 2005 and responsible forthe branding of the Athens and Kuala Lumpur New Zealand Olympic teams, amongmany other projects.