Caine Taihia (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei) is a ringatoi whose mahi seamlessly fuses street art with traditional Māori design, transforming urban spaces into powerful expressions of Māori identity and storytelling. With a deep connection to his whakapapa and whenua, Caine’s work breathes new life into public spaces, using contemporary techniques to share indigenous narratives with wider audiences.
One of his standout projects, Ka Tū Te Mana o Waihorotiu, showcases digital graffiti artworks that reconnect Aucklanders with the city’s hidden waterways. By reviving the stories of these ancestral awa—many of which have been buried beneath concrete—Caine’s work challenges people to see their surroundings through a Māori lens.
Through his mahi toi, Caine aims to inspire creativity, cultural pride, and deeper engagement with te ao Māori. Whether through large-scale murals, digital art, or public installations, his work ensures that Māori artistry and kōrero tuku iho remain a vibrant part of Aotearoa’s visual landscape.
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