| Position |
Kaihautū | Director, Penapena Taonga |
| Contact email | Kararaina Te Ira |
| Areas of expertise |
Collections Management, Conservation of artifacts, Conservation plans, Contract Administration and Project management, Curator, Disaster Recovery planning, Heritage assessment reports, Heritage Consultant, Heritage Interpretation, Historian, Materials Conservation |
| Training |
Master of Cultural Material Conservation- The University of Melbourne, treatments on textile and objects.
Bachelor of Arts - Victoria University of Wellington, Major Art History, Minor Māori Studies
Also gained training in project management, strategic planning and the conservation of monuments, sculptures and built heritage.
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| Memberships |
Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Hinemihi, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Hineuru, Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, me Rangitāne o Wairau.
NZCCM-full membership |
| Experience |
Kararaina Te Ira is an accomplished heritage professional with over 14 years of experience spanning cultural material conservation, curation, and strategic leadership. This breadth of experience has equipped her with a holistic understanding of the cultural heritage ecosystem. Kararaina is a guest scholar for the 2024/2025 intake at the Getty Conservation Institute.
As Kaihautū | Director of Penapena Taonga, Kararaina’s leadership is guided by a vision to empower individuals, organisations, and communities in celebrating and safeguarding their cultural heritage.
Penapena Taonga:
Penapena Taonga is a specialist cultural heritage consultancy dedicated to preserving and enhancing cultural heritage through expert cultural material conservation, curatorial services, art acquisition, and strategic planning.
www.penapenataonga.com |
| Region | Wellington |
