This amazing woman helped ensure the art of whatu survived.  She was so generous and humble.  I was lucky to learn from my Aunty  who learnt form Erenora Puketapu-Hetet who was taught by Rangimarie.  Even though I never got to meet either of these women I feel close to them.

Rangimarie and her daughter shoe their talents and skills:

http://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=69704

Erenora describes weaving as her life: