The Mangaia Shop "Te Marae Kapeu Tara" (Craft House) was opened at the Punanganui by the Honourable Ngamau Munakoa("Aunty Mau") Minister for Home Affairs.
A delegation from the Mangaia Historical Society travelled to Rarotonga for the Opening. Their leader Mr Tuaiva Mautairi spoke on the story of Mangaia Craft including the kaa tie and carving techniques brought to the island from Tahiti by the father of Rori the famous carver from the Raei.
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