A number of the portrait sitters'
descendants agreed to be interviewed on film for this website. We
acknowledge their generosity in giving their time and sharing
knowledge about their tupuna. Ngahiraka Mason and Mere Lodge
facilitated the interviews and developed the videos along with
filmmaker, Dennis Gedye and photographer, John McIver. The
interviews are conducted in te reo Māori, English, or both
languages in some cases. They took place at various locations
around Aotearoa New Zealand including descendant's own homes or
marae, and in the research library at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi
o Tāmaki.
Rovina Maniapoto-Anderson on Rewi Manga Maniapoto
George Parekowhai on Pera Tutoko
Benjamin Pittman on Tamati Waka Nene
Benjamin Pittman on Eruera Maihi Patuone
Toko Renata on Ana Reupene
Toko Renata on Horeta Te Taniwha
Maunu Stephens on Huria Matenga