Sam Hauwaho
Kaiwhakairo
Kaiwhakairo
Sam Hauwaho is of Tuhoe and Te Aitanga a Hauiti descent.
He has been carving since 1988 under the guidance of Tohunga Whakairo Rangi Hetet.
Sam is one of only two Protegee of Rangi.
As well as being a Kaiwhakairo, Sam is also a keen diver and fisherman. His love of the ocean, drew him to an interest in Waka. In 1992, Sam sailed on Te Aurere's maiden voyage to Rarotonga. He has also assisted his Mentor, Rangi Hetet, in the building of four Waka.
Sam lives in Waiwhetu with his wife, Veranoa Hetet and children.
Art related history
Began Carving under the guidance of Tohunga Whakairo, Rangi Hetet
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the building of waka, Te Aniwaniwa, Te Raukura and Te Rerenga
Assisted Rangi Hetet in restoration work carried out on Tuwharetoa i te Aupouri (Wharenui – Hirangi Marae)
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the carving of Pare and Waewae for Te Puna o te Aroha (Wharekai at Hirangi Marae)
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the carving of Kuaha, waewae and poupou for The Select Committees room, Parliament Buildings.
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the building of Waka Taua, Te Hau o Tunono for the people of Ngati Turangitukua, he hapu o Ngati Tuwharetoa
Became registered Toi Iho artist (Whakairo)
Carving Tutor for Te Whanau Paneke
Co-Lecturer for Diploma in Maori Art and Design Course, The Open Poly of NZ
He has been carving since 1988 under the guidance of Tohunga Whakairo Rangi Hetet.
Sam is one of only two Protegee of Rangi.
As well as being a Kaiwhakairo, Sam is also a keen diver and fisherman. His love of the ocean, drew him to an interest in Waka. In 1992, Sam sailed on Te Aurere's maiden voyage to Rarotonga. He has also assisted his Mentor, Rangi Hetet, in the building of four Waka.
Sam lives in Waiwhetu with his wife, Veranoa Hetet and children.
Art related history
Began Carving under the guidance of Tohunga Whakairo, Rangi Hetet
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the building of waka, Te Aniwaniwa, Te Raukura and Te Rerenga
Assisted Rangi Hetet in restoration work carried out on Tuwharetoa i te Aupouri (Wharenui – Hirangi Marae)
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the carving of Pare and Waewae for Te Puna o te Aroha (Wharekai at Hirangi Marae)
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the carving of Kuaha, waewae and poupou for The Select Committees room, Parliament Buildings.
Assisted Rangi Hetet in the building of Waka Taua, Te Hau o Tunono for the people of Ngati Turangitukua, he hapu o Ngati Tuwharetoa
Became registered Toi Iho artist (Whakairo)
Carving Tutor for Te Whanau Paneke
Co-Lecturer for Diploma in Maori Art and Design Course, The Open Poly of NZ
