Ted Ngataki of Ngati Tamaoho dedicates his carving at Kainga Ora Homes and Commuinities Takanini office in June. Photo / SuppliedTed Ngataki of Ngati Tamaoho dedicates his carving at Kainga Ora Homes and Commuinities Takanini office in June. He says Kāinga Ora is supposed to house people, not commission expensive carvings. Act leader David Seymour says Kāinga Ora is supposed to house people, not commission expensive carvings. File photo / Mark MitchellBut Kāinga Ora deputy chief executive Caroline Butterworth has defended the commissioning of the artwork.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 11, 2021 17:03 UTC