Renowned artist Mr G completed a five-storey mural of wahine Māori leader Hana Te Hemara (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāi Tahu) in 2022. The largest mural Mr G had created at that time.
I am Hana project sincerely thank Creative New Zealand who have funded this significant mural.
Join whānau of Hana Te Hemara to learn more about her connection to Taranaki and the movement of Ngā Tamatoa.
Learn about the inspiring life and legacy of local wahine Māori leader Hana Te Hemara while visiting a giant mural painted by renowned artist Mr G in her honour. Starting at Puke Ariki Museum, this is a unique opportunity to hear about Hana from her own people.
Hana Te Hemara (1940 – 1999) was one of the founding members of Ngā Tamatoa.
She was a prominent Māori leader and activist who was passionate about the revival of the Māori language.
Her name and her embodiment as a person is the inspiration behind the I am Hana project.
Ngā Tamatoa was formed in the 1970’s and was a Māori activist group which promoted Māori rights, and highlighted issues relating to racial discrimination, the loss of te reo Māori and continued confiscation of land.
Through a series of high-profile protest actions, Ngā Tamatoa galvanised public discussion about the rights of Māori.
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