John Rua with King of Tonga and Keith Holyoak 1972
New Zealand Institute of Maori Arts and Crafts

Awards and Achievements

• 1972 Graduated New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
• 1973 Building of Te Tira Hou Marae Auckland
• 1973 Built Meeting House at Ohope Marae
• 1973 A letter of recognition from RT Honorable Norman Kirk Prime Minister
• 1974 Began foundational work for Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum
• 1980 Commenced building meeting houses at Ngā Hau E Wha National Marae, Christchurch
• 1990 Exhibition in Osaka, Japan
• 1992 Presented with Queens Service Medal for his service to New Zealand
• 1992 Kelliher Art Award
• 1992 Commenced carvings for Te Matauranga Māori Christchurch Polytechnic