Te Rangitu Netana
Te Rangitu Netana is a renowned tā moko artist of Māori descent, hailing from Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai, and Te Arawa. Based in the UK since 2015, he has spent over three decades refining his craft, blending traditional Māori tattooing with contemporary design. His latest collaboration with fashion designer Emilia Wickstead for Air New Zealand's new uniforms showcases a unique print inspired by the environment and Māori storytelling, reinforcing the significance of Indigenous culture on the global stage.
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Te Rangitu Netana is a tā moko artist and creative collaborator for Wickstead.
Why The New Air New Zealand Uniforms Represent Modern Multiculturalism - Dan Ahwa
New Zealand· 2025-04-11
Te Rangitu Netana is a tā moko artist who collaborated with Wickstead on the uniform designs.
Air New Zealand unveils new uniform by Kiwi designer Emilia WicksteadNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Te Rangitu Netana is mentioned alongside Emilia Wickstead in the context of the new uniforms.
New Air New Zealand uniforms by designer Emilia Wickstead laden with meaning
Australia· 2025-04-10
Tā Moko artist Te Rangitu Netana tells Dan Ahwa about why this new era of Air New Zealand’s iconic uniforms is a timely reminder of the power of Indigenous storytelling.
“It Feels Like This Chapter Has Come To A Natural End” - Popular Menswear Brand Thom Morison ClosesNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Te Rangitu Netana is a tā moko artist collaborating with Air New Zealand.
Creative Change & New Energy: The Viva Team Reviews Underground Fashion Week Te Wiki Āhua O AotearoaNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
Te Rangitu Netana has created a distinctive pattern to support Emilia Wickstead’s designs for Air New Zealand’s new uniforms.
Air New Zealand’s Next Uniforms Will Feature A Unique Print Design By Tā Moko Artist Te Rangitu NetanaNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
