Whaea Leonie

Ko Leonie Emery ahau

Ko Titiraupenga te Maunga

Ko Waikato te Awa

Ko Takitimu te Waka 

Ko Ngati Kahungunu te Iwi

Ko Ngati Moe te Hapu 

Ko Pouakani te Marae

Ko Tamateapokaiwhenua te tupuna

Mahi raranga wasn't something instilled in me growing up, although my Mum and Aunties wove kete.  I was a natural crafter, weaving macrame, making jewellery, dolls, and knitting and crocheting.  

Initially I was drawn to raranga kakahu as another craft to learn. It became a passion. The ideas that can be created. I love one off peices. Weaving fulfill my creativity, my happy place.  I can relax, unwind and go with whatever comes up. Whaiora is a great fit for me, I feel it's one of my areas of expertise.  Our weaving wananga is an opportunity to share our craft and to help others realise their potential.

Nga mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa