Artist

  • Sara Tautuku Orme (Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa; Ngāti Whākaue, Ngāti Tarawhai, Ngāti Pikiao)
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A photographic exploration of whakapapa, whenua, and wairua, Darling – Tēnei Au follows the journey of Darling, a wāhine who embraces her mana motuhake through her connection to our awa, Tarawera—an awa that belongs to both Darling and me. The awa is her sanctuary, washing away her past and restoring her wairua. Through portraiture and kōrero, this work speaks to transformation, resilience, and healing—aligning with Matariki as a time of reflection and renewal. It is a tribute to those who have passed, those who remain, and the strength in reclaiming one’s own story.

Sara Tautuku Orme (Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa; Ngāti Whākaue, Ngāti Tarawhai, Ngāti Pikiao) is a Tāmaki Makaurau-based photographer and social documentarian with a background in sociology and kaupapa Māori storytelling. Her work explores whakapapa, Māori identity, mana motuhake, and the enduring impacts of colonisation, often through intimate portraiture and oral histories.

Opening Hours

  • Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm
  • Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm
  • Closed Mondays and public holidays

Location

  • Pah Homestead
  • 72 Hillsborough Road
  • Hillsborough
  • Auckland, New Zealand