Jo Porter



I currently work and carve in Whangarei, Northland New Zealand. I also teach carving through the Whau Valley Whariora Support trust and at my studio at The Quarry, Whangarei.  


1993 – 1996            




1997                    

                         


2006                    

                       


2009                    

2010                    


2011                

                       

 


Apprenticed to Allan Nopera (Ngati Whatua/Ngati Kahu) In Auckland.          From there I went to Hikurangi in Whangarei with a view to learn under          a new Kaiako (teacher) and I hoped my new journey would facilitate            my teaching  new apprentices.  

I met Peter Kraus, who eventually became my sponsor for a year.  In          2007, Peter  asked me to return to the Purerua peninsular in Kerikeri            (Ngati Rehia) where Iexecuted a Tane Te waiora from a 4.5m                       macrocarpa stump.

                         

Using Whangarei as a base for 15 years, my connections led me to              Shane Whatarau (Ngati Hau) where I gained immense knowledge                 through working with Shane and carving his Whare Tupuna (ancestral          meeting house).                          

                       

Tane Te Wai Ora Pou at Purerua Peninsular.

       

Carving the Pou tupuna at Ruapekapeka Pa with Shane Whatarau. October “Brand Spanking” Hangar Gallery, Kamo, Whangarei


Bold Horizon Art Awards, Waikato. “Brand Spanking 2” July show, Porcine Gallery, Kamo, Whangarei.