The story of the Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings in New Zealand

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The story of the Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings in New Zealand

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Tourism New Zealand

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Tourism New Zealand YouTube

Description

Master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell shares his story behind the remarkable Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings in New Zealand. It’s been 38 years since Matahi’s grandmother asked him to sculpt the likeness of High Priest and navigator Ngatoroirangi on the cliffs at Mine Bay, Lake Taupo, but the carvings carry a heritage that goes back 27 generations. Learn more: http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/mine-bay-rock-carving/

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Video

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Pure New Zealand

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBOLVIcAt2U&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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New Zealand / NZ / Tourism / Travel / 100% Pure New Zealand / Aotearoa / Destination / Tourism New Zealand

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