Mark Kopua

Mark Kopua (Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Porou) is cofounder and co director of Te Kurahuna, which provides training and ongoing development for those working with Mahi a Atua. Mark is a historian, master carver and tā moko exponent. He has been on the board of Toi Māori and involved in determining the provenance of artefacts. Along with a small number of other moko artists, he has spearheaded the resurgence of tā moko.