Erica Sinclair Photography - Māori Photographer.

Purpose

Discover a vibrant collection of events rooted in Māori culture and kaupapa Māori. From kapa haka performances, Hui ā Tau, and marae gatherings to wānanga, educational events, and mokopapa, my portfolio captures the essence of these significant moments. I also cover national events and provide stock photography. Explore the stories and energy behind these events, reflecting the rich traditions and contemporary movements of Aotearoa

Rangiriri Paa Opening Karakia & unveiling of Pou
Rangiriri Paa Opening Karakia & unveiling of Pou

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

National Matariki Hautapu - Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum
National Matariki Hautapu - Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum

The rising of the steam to feed Matariki during the nation’s first official Matariki Public Holiday.

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Te Whānau a Apanui ANZAC Dawn Service at Te Kaha Marae
Te Whānau a Apanui ANZAC Dawn Service at Te Kaha Marae

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Tuia 250 Pōwhiri at Kauaetangohia Marae
Tuia 250 Pōwhiri at Kauaetangohia Marae

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Kauae Paraoa, Tuia 250 Pōwhiri at Kauaetangohia Marae
Kauae Paraoa, Tuia 250 Pōwhiri at Kauaetangohia Marae

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Rawiri Waititi, for Māori Party political campaign
Rawiri Waititi, for Māori Party political campaign

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Te Whānau a Apanui, Te Matatini Society Inc. Auckland 2023
Te Whānau a Apanui, Te Matatini Society Inc. Auckland 2023

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai, Te Matatini Society Inc. Auckland 2023
Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai, Te Matatini Society Inc. Auckland 2023

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Maunga 2 Moana
Maunga 2 Moana

Start line of the Maunga 2 Moana race where competitors climb up Mt Hikurangi, bike along the Waiapu awa and then run out to Tuparoa beach whilst completing fun challenges along the way.

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Maunga 2 Moana
Maunga 2 Moana

Team get their photo with Māui before descending Mt Hikurangi.

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Te Tarata 150years Commemoration
Te Tarata 150years Commemoration

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

The closing of Te Kura Kaupapa o Te Ara Rima
The closing of Te Kura Kaupapa o Te Ara Rima

Former students and staff lowering the old name signing into the ground.

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Hangi pit. Kaimahi putting the hangi in the ground.
Hangi pit. Kaimahi putting the hangi in the ground.

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Te Pou o Mangatawhiri, Te Matatini Society Inc. Auckland 2023
Te Pou o Mangatawhiri, Te Matatini Society Inc. Auckland 2023

Erica Sinclair Photography, Māori Photographer.

Students at Ngā Taiatea Wharekura for Sorted in schools
Students at Ngā Taiatea Wharekura for Sorted in schools
Mau rākau/light morning exercise at Moana Wānanga
Mau rākau/light morning exercise at Moana Wānanga
Rākai Whare, Rākai Uri. Te Whānau a Pararaki
Rākai Whare, Rākai Uri. Te Whānau a Pararaki
Wharekura Kids, Te Riu Roa- NZEI
Wharekura Kids, Te Riu Roa- NZEI
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Apanui E Tu Festival - Erica Sinclair Photography
Apanui E Tu Festival - Erica Sinclair Photography
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Ngāti Whakaue, Te Matatini Society Inc.
Ngāti Whakaue, Te Matatini Society Inc.
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Te Whānau a Apanui, Te Matatini Society Inc.
Te Whānau a Apanui, Te Matatini Society Inc.
Waikato Tainui Hui aa Iwi. Erica Sinclair Photography
Waikato Tainui Hui aa Iwi. Erica Sinclair Photography
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Tauira Mai Tawhiti, Mataatua Regionals 2016
Tauira Mai Tawhiti, Mataatua Regionals 2016

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Jet boat going up the Raukokore River. Drone Photography
Rangiriri Paa Opening Karakia & unveiling of Pou

Māori photographer from Te Whānau a Apanui (East Coast), based in Hamilton. Committed to telling stories through a Māori lens. Servicing the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, but also open to the wider Aotearoa, New Zealand. Specializing in Kaupapa Māori(Iwi & Hapū events, Kapa Haka, Wānanga/Conference), Commercial, Branding & Stock photography.