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The journey continues Susie 💜

After nine months of mahi, I completed the Kaitaka to honour my late father - it became my journey with grief. Husband Sam (dads carving mate of 36 years) was the first to wear 'Te Rerenga'

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And a couple of months doing this ....

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

And then I did this for months and months

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For my latest weaving project - I did this over 1000 times #Harakeke #Muka

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Kuras three older, golf playing, brothers had a good chuckle too

Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It's pretty cool. Sam loves it

Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Son TeKurapa (Kura for short) made Sam a bone carved ball marker for fathers day. Makers gotta make 😊 Golfers would get the logo 😄

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This Kaitaka, 'Te Rerenga' speaks of the wonderful journey my dad took me on and it speaks of his final journey. It speaks of his life as a carver, his life as a storyteller. It speaks of my journey with grief. 'Te Rerenga' became my dads final masterclass to me in storytelling.

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I 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.

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Pouhine 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.

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Its in the Taiao exhibtion. Hubby Sam has a piece in the Toi Whakairo exhibition

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Look at my gorgeous moko though 😊😁

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Last 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

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Im so sorry, I've only just seen that I've been tagged in this. Im here if you still need a listening ear xxx

Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I knew you meant that lol. Could have said Poo Poo as well and that would have made sense

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Lol. Ellie and I were just like that!

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sam 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

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This showed up in my Facebook memories from 2023 - Standing on Parliament grounds - carving by husband Sam Hauwaho and his team. #Whakairo

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Now I know why I've never been able to let it go- until today 🫰🏼💕 #Taaniko #Weaving_for_whanau

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

My youngest son couldn't find one last winter. I think he'll be having words with his older brother when he sees this. (They live within 5 minutes drive of each other)

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

My son, Taonui (metal fabricator by trade - artist at heart) couldn't find a fire guard that fit around his fireplace so - he made one.

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Veranoa Hetet @whaeavee.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I'm imperfect. But in my whanau, standards are pretty high when it comes to our work