Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Had dinner at son #4 house. Daughter in law has quite the collection of my Kete and gourds 😊 5442
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026For my latest weaving project - I did this over 1000 times #Harakeke #Muka 26912
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Son TeKurapa (Kura for short) made Sam a bone carved ball marker for fathers day. Makers gotta make 😊 Golfers would get the logo 😄 2180
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I completed the Kaitaka I wove to honour my late father, TeRangikaiamokura Hetet . The first place I took the Kaitaka to was to lay on one of the Waka dad carved. This served as a form of Karakia - an acknowledgement of my dad and of the Kaitaka and its story. 2575
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Pouhine came home to me. Pouhine came home to spend alone time with mama😊 Just me and her in my weaving room. Pouhine has watched me weave her little brother. Pouhine has silently cheered me on. 1500
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Last week I took my mokopuna, Rangiātea, to see my Taaniko on display at Te Papa. She was more interested in other stuff 😊 Her middle name is Veranoa.... So I understand her looking for her Koro Sam was more important 3642
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Sam and I (and her four older brothers) are so proud of our Ellie. She passed her final exam today and is now a qualified Plumber 201631
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 27/07/2026This showed up in my Facebook memories from 2023 - Standing on Parliament grounds - carving by husband Sam Hauwaho and his team. #Whakairo 2290
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Now I know why I've never been able to let it go- until today 🫰🏼💕 #Taaniko #Weaving_for_whanau 3403
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 14/07/2026My son, Taonui (metal fabricator by trade - artist at heart) couldn't find a fire guard that fit around his fireplace so - he made one. 1413919
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I found the little model that my husband, Sam Hauwaho, made before he started the Taurapa - which stands at the Pito-one end of Te Ara Tipua. I'm going to find a place for it in our home #ToiMaori #Whakairo #Legacy #TeAraTipua 2310
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 29/06/2026It's been a while since I've spent time with my Kaitaka. Pain is a hōhā. It's great to be back 😊 #Muka #Whatu #I_Weave_I_Breathe 1110
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 27/06/2026My sore hand has stopped me from weaving but not from creating. #Hue #Stars 9601
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 17/06/2026My youngest mokopuna of 11 mokopuna is now 1. Im hoping his kai will make it to his mouth soon 3390
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 13/06/2026To be worn. That's what we weave for. Wiremu Moeahu wearing one of my mums Kahukiwi. Puti Olsen wearing one of my Piupiu. My son in law, Reihana Rapira wearing one of my pieces 0373
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Awarded tonight to Puti Olsen of Te Kapa Haka o Pukeātua 💛 #Muka_Totara #Tu_Te_Maungaroa #Te_Kapa_Haka_o_Pukeatua #Tuhoe_Ki_Poneke #Te_Papa_Tongarewa 1221
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Sam had cause to go to the Beehive. He wasn't overly excited. But he got to see his mahi. It's still standing 2520
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Have just returned from the Tangihanga for Ta Hirini Moko Mead. For over 20 yrs he generously gave of his time.We spent many hours talking about weaving, art, teaching. I will miss his wisdom & unwavering interest in mine and Sams life of Māori Art & care of us & of our whanau. Kia au to moe Matua😢💜 1571
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 25/05/2026A thread about skill, knowledge, pride..... And complete ignorance I'm proud of the 38 years my husband Sam has dedicated to his art (Whakairo) and the years he spent learning under my dad. Sam works hard. Te Ara Tupua could be seen to be his legacy piece. It will outlast him 4321940
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Ki taku uma piri ai - a patchwork quilt I made in honour of my mum, Erenora 1200
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026My little brother, Len designed this awning at the Petone end of Te Ara Tupua. He based it on a Manu tukutuku our mum made and had suspended over the drive leading to her and dads art studios. Very proud of the bro for remembering our mum this way. She would be flapping her Angel wings 💛 49815
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026So proud of husband Sam. The photos I've seen online of his carvings along Te Ara Tupua are stunning 😍 2219736
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 05/05/2026When Sam was made redundant, builder son and his tradie siblings built Sam a carving space. Today, builder son started carving with his dad. Sam is happy. I'm a little jealous. I thought this son was going to be my weaver. I'm happy for them though. Does my heart good 4687
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Dawn ceremony - blessing of Te Ara Tupua. I'm so proud of my Sam. Today, I saw his carving for the first time. It made me catch my breath. This is the last piece my dad helped Sam design. He would be so proud of his son in law 💙 1716424
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 30/04/2026My son Taonui - Metal fabricator by trade - Artist at heart created a Toki. His little brother Te Kurapa (Electrican by trade - Artist by heart) did the lashing 10636
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Memories of lockdown 2020: Every year that this video has popped up in my memories, I'm reminded of the time I spent cocooned in the 'nest' with my family 2255
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 27/04/2026My Ellie has added to her range of handpainted products Plumber by trade. Artist by blood 1504
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 27/04/2026At one of my dads Marae (Hirangi, in Turangi) Weaving the Kākahu to honour him. As I weave. I look at his thumb print, that is now forever on my hand and know he's with me in all that I do. I weave, I breathe, I remember, I honour. 1380
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 27/04/2026I've returned home to Hirangi Marae 4 times over past 10 months to teach my cousins to weave Pureke.This was the scene yesterday. The Kaihoe of the Waka my dad carved for his people will be clothed in these Pureke. I also had time to weave the cloak honouring my dad 0251
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 19/04/2026I actually did have a big fat cry - adding a few tears to this Kākahu. Then, I just got on with it. My hands found their rythym quickly and I'm onto row six. I'm happy with that. Papa would be happy that I'm not being a sook all day 2392
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 17/04/2026April 17th 2020 - Aotearoa was in lockdown, which I didn't mind at all. I had the largest piece of Tāniko I've ever woven, to complete for TePapa Tongarewa, National Museum of NZ. I started her in 2019. Completed her in August 2020. 410615
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 10/04/2026I just checked out my Facebook memories. This time last year I was deep in grief of losing my dad and I had found solace in creating stars with Hue (gourd) lamps. Papa taught me to work with Hue when I was a teenager. He made me fall in love with them #blessed 0401
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 06/04/2026He was the first man to hold my hand and he has never let go 💕💞 8452
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Today at the opening of the Wellington City Council building, I saw a Kākahu being worn. A Kākahu that I had woven years ago. It was like seeing a long lost friend. I whispered "hello" 1723
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 03/03/2026I reach into the pile of aho - leftover from all of the Kakahu I've woven since my mum died 20 years ago. I've been saving them for this very Kākahu - the first one I'm weaving since my dad died. I reach into the pile of aho - like some kind of 'lucky dip'. 1/3 1270
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 02/03/2026It's been raining all day so there's plenty of water around but roadworks outside our house has brought a 'no water to our house' situation. Luckily the Waiwhetu aquifer is just across the road. No hot shower tonight though. At least Im not homeless. I'm warm & dry #blessed 0190
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 28/02/2026A year ago I completed this little backpack with a Taaniko insert. I've waited a year for someone to come along to give it to. The right person never showed so I'm going to auction it off. I'll put details up this week sometime 5569
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 25/02/2026All I've ever grown in my life is flax and weeds (oh, and a family), so seeing these hue / gourds grow outside my weaving room window brings me much joy. Every day, they've brought me joy 💚 1424
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Sam & I are proud of all of our five kidults & their creative pursuits that they do in their 'spare' time.Our youngest son has a particular love of bone carving.He's an Electrician by trade-An artist at heart 💙 He was asked by his cousin,Matiu to make him a Toki. Here it is 4584
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 24/02/2026esterday morning, Sam and I attended the dawn ceremony - opening the new MFAT building in Wellington. Sam stands under the Pare. Centre part carved by my dad. It needed to be extended to suit wider door and was done so by Sam and Sonny Davis. Im proud of him 1503
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 15/02/2026It's a Wintery day here in Waiwhetu - perfect for Taaniko and TV 🙂 I've set myself a challenge #Taaniko #MaoriWeaving #I_Weave_I_Breathe 11028
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Celebrating the anniversary of the opening of New Zealands National Museum - Te Papa Tongarewa - with a video filmed by Capital Kiwi. This video features a Kahukiwi woven by my mum, Erenora Puketapu-Hetet, especially for Te Papa 117322
Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Serendipity in two parts I am overwhelmed Here's part one 2365
