Taranaki Kaitiakitanga Chain
For offering protection and being a champion of your cause
The Taranaki Kaitiakitanga Chain is made from bronze and brass.
Developing the Award
Jewellers Sam Kelly and Jennifer Laracy held workshops at Puke Ariki and throughout Taranaki to find out what values are important to us today. They invited locals to create their own awards for people who deserve to be honoured, and through the stories that were shared came up with the top 10 values for our region. Inspired by heritage objects in the Puke Ariki collection and designs from the community they then created 10 new awards, including the Kaitiakitanga Chain.
Hear what Sam has to say about the Kaitiakitanga Chain.
Sketches
Putting ideas onto paper helps the artists decide how to present their ideas and figure out the best type of materials to use.
Courageous Kaitiaki
Sam Kelly and Jennifer Laracy selected people from the community who represent each value to be photographed for the Redecorating Taranaki exhibition. The Kaitiakitanga Chain is worn by Jon O’Neill, a Year 4 and 5 teacher at Coastal Taranaki School in Ōkato.
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Congratulations - I think you're a courageous kaitiaki!
Ka pai
I’d like to virtually award you the Kaitiakitanga Chain for always standing up for what you believe in.
The Kaitiakitanga Chain is one of ten awards that represent what we value in Taranaki today and is part of Puke Ariki’s Redecorating Taranaki exhibition.
Which community value do you align with?
Are you always busy taking part in activities or do you prefer to spend time with family and friends?
Take our quirky quiz to discover which value you align with and receive your virtual award!
