The winner was Terito-o-Ngakura Story, followed by Rebecca Enuake and Esther Pekepo. The competition has provided them a way to celebrate their culture despite being so far from the islands. Now they’re urging other Cook Islanders living in New Zealand to embrace the culture.
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Taranaki designer meets modelling legend Elle Macpherson
Taranaki designer Bobby Campbell Luke has had the honour of showing his latest collection to Macpherson after she was greeted with a pōwhiri and haka last week.
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Tuhirangi Blair turning unwanted fabrics into top-end fashion
Tuhirangi Blair is turning unwanted material into top-end fashion that is swiftly gaining popularity across the globe. His clothing line 'Lucky Dip' offers unique shirts that are 'one of one' designs. His vintage-styled clothing has been showcased around the world and is all produced from the comfort of his own bedroom.
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'She's proven that anything can happen'- Former prisoner wins Miss Rotorua
Evarna Koia is a former methamphetamine addict and has been imprisoned for theft. But she has turned her life around, and with a unique story to tell, she’s sure to inspire others in the Rotorua community.
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NewsFrom prison to beauty pageant
Evarna Koia, a former meth addict who was imprisoned for theft, has turned her life around helping other wāhine Māori in Rotorua. Tonight, she will compete in the Miss Rotorua 2019 beauty pageant.
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Taranaki designer showcases at New York Fashion Week
Singapore-based Māori designer Tessa Bailey-Lont showcased her latest collection The Hunter is now hunted for the first time today at New York Fashion Week.
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Māori weaver to showcase korowai in London Pacific Fashion Week (Gallery)
Māori artist, Dorothy Stowers is set to feature her contemporary korowai at the 2019 London Pacific Fashion Week next month.
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New hikoi in the fashion industry for Taranaki designer
Bobby Campbell Luke is walking down a new and exciting path after announcing his solo show in the 2019 New Zealand fashion Week.
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Māori designers make the cut for Miromoda show at NZFW
Twelve Maori fashion designers have won a spot in the Miromoda Showcase at NZ Fashion Week after their success on the runway over the weekend.
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Gucci's fashion faux pas imitating ‘Devast8' tattoo
Global fashion house Gucci has taken their latest inspiration from an NZ-ex inmate and his 'Devast8' tattoo which stretches from ear to ear on his face. Gucci models appeared on a runway in Rome over the weekend with their version of the mask.
