I bring creations to life in a modern style, while honoring traditional Māori weaving techniques and protocols.
It is an honor to be a life member of Toi Iho, which stands as the mark of excellence in mahi toi (Māori art work).
Pīngao kete (NZ native sand sedge handbag) with muka (fibre inside NZ native flax) handles and clasp. Exhibited in solo exhibition, Wairoa Museum, 2024. Purchased by private collector.
Receiving World of WearableArt Te Tohu Toi Rākei 2025 - awarded for excellence in Māori art, craft, and design, when translated into an outstanding work of wearable art.
Woven and lined guitar case - exhibited in solo exhibition, Pātaka Art + Museum, 2022. Purchased by NZ Māori Tourism.
Harakeke (NZ native flax) custom made rifle case. Fully lined. Leather handles stitched with muka.
Inspired by Hinekorako, the water goddess whose spirit touched me as a child. Muka on harakeke paper, mounted on rimu timber. Private collection.
Harakeke on canvas. This piece was sold at my first group exhibition, Matariki - The Arts Village Rotorua, 2012.
A selection of harakeke kete. Neckwear and earrings also formed part of this collaboration with First Nations Australian designers Annette Sax and Priscilla Reid-Loynes, Global Indigenous Runway, Melbourne Fashion Festival, 2023.
Tī kōuka (NZ native cabbage tree) with muka handles and harakeke gel clasp. Commission piece owned by private collector.
Muka kete lined with woven ribbon. This purse was in my solo exhibition, Pātaka Art + Museum 2022 and was sold to a private collector.
This kete was woven for a group exhibition, He Tirohanga Mai I Nga Whetū’ ‘A View from the Stars’ Re-Purposed Maps - Rotorua Library Gallery, 2022
A korowai woven to celebrate an outstanding educational achievement within our whānau. This is held lovingly within the Hayes-Moeau family.
A very large vessel woven in a contemporary technique inspired by kupenga, the fishing net weave. Sold to a private collector at Pātaka Art + Museum solo exhibition, 2022.
This large harakeke kete with muka handles was commissioned in 2024. The muka kākahu (clothing) is in my private collection.
This pīngao wall hanging has muka detailing. Framed by Art Works Custom Framers, Karori Wellington. This piece was commissioned in 2024 and is in a private collection.
Repurposed wooden screen with harakeke panels. This piece is for sale. Contact me if you are interested in purchasing.