Te Puia, Jan 2010 - Pākeke (tribal elders) welcome the waka to Te Puia
Te Puia, Jan 2010 - a heavy duty crane hoists the waharoa section from the truck
Te Puia, Jan 2010 - the rough sawn waharoa section - all hands on
Te Puia, Jan 2010 - The carving school students watch the crane's progress
Te Puia, Jan 2010 - The waharoa section is lifted into the carving school
Te Puia, Jan 2010 - The waharoa is guided into position by members of the carving team
Te Puia, Jan 2010 - James Rickard directs the placing of the waharoa section
Te Puia, Jan 2010 - 12 tonnes of kauri in place at the National Carving School. see carving the waka »
