Rongoā Rākau

13 November to 12 June, MTG Hawke’s Bay

More than 40 highly detailed botanical watercolours by early New Zealand artist Georgina Hetley facilitate an exploration of the native flora used in traditional Māori medicine, where the curative power of plants combined with mirimiri (massage) and taha wairua (spiritual healing) promotes healing. Hetley, revered for the technical execution and delicacy of her paintings, authored The Native Flowers of New Zealand (1888). The works have been sourced from the MTG collection. mtghawkesbay.com