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Paratene Matchitt
Paratene Matchitt (born 1933) is a New Zealand sculptor and painter. He is known for combining traditional Māori art forms with those of modernist art. His work also references events from New Zealand history, particularly the Māori prophetic movements of the nineteenth century and most specifically Te Kooti.
Early life.
Paratene Matchitt was born in Tokomaru Bay, East Cape. He is of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Te Whakatōhea and Ngāti Porou descent. Matchitt attended St Peter’s Maori Boys College.
would like it to continue to be used for educational purposes consistent with the original deed of gift from the Crown.
Notable alumni.
- Ratahi Tomuri - designer
- Ralph Hotere (1931–2013) ONZ, (Te Aupōuri) - artist
- Walter Little - All Black - fly-half/centre (1990–1998)
- Paratene Matchitt, (Whanau-a-Apanui, Te Whakatōhea and Ngati Porou) - sculptor and painter
- Lance O'Sullivan, (Te Rarawa, Ngati Hau and Ngati Maru)