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Learning the art of traditional canoe building

Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

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Learning the art of traditional canoe building
Experienced and master canoe builder William Powell teaches Dr Teina Rongo and Tuaine Papatua the craftmanship of building a Rarotonga traditional canoe. PHOTO: MELINA ETCHES/22012511

Using a traditional canoe for fishing will soon become a reality for the youth of the Kōrero o te 'Ōrau 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango programme.

Using a traditional canoe for fishing will soon become a reality for the youth of the Kōrero o te 'Ōrau 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango programme.


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