Qiane Matata-Sipu

Qiane Matata-Sipu; a photographer, writer, and storyteller who lives in her papakāinga of Ihumatao in Mangere. In 2018, she won the prestigious New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year - Progear Photostory Award for the portfolio of images captured of the people involved in the ongoing land protest at Ihumatao. Documenting her community has always been central to Qiane’s work and she’s just launch Nuku Women, a multi-platform work that is changing the narrative for and about kick-ass indigenous women.

You can explore the work of Qiane Matata-Sipu over on her website

WIDE ANGLE EPISODES

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The Culture of Music Photography | Interview with Murray Cammick

In this episode, Rachel explores the culture and myths of the music scene in New Zealand and globally.

Documenting a Community under Threat | Interview with Qiane Matata-Sipu

Aucklands oldest settlement is documented by Qiane Matata-Sipu as it comes under threat from developers.

Portraiture and People | Interview with Edith Amituanai

Aucklands oldest settlement is documented by Qiane Matata-Sipu as it comes under threat from developers.

Activism and Expression of Image Making | Interview with Tanu Gago

Ideas of masculinity, gender, and brown queer realities - Rachel sits down with award winning photographer, Tanu Gago.

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Meaning Making in Photography | Interview with Sholto Buck

Drawing viewers into his own experience of the world, Rachel sits down with recent graduate Sholto Buck.