Mr Clive Fugill, of Rotorua, CNZM, for services to Māori art
Clive Fugill (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Rangi Wewehi) is a tōhunga whakairo (master carver). He has had an association with Te Puia / New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute since he attended his first class in 1967. He worked as a tutor and lecturer before going on to lead the school. He serves on Creative New Zealand’s Te Waka Toi panel. He has designed, adorned or restored structures around the country. He was a key contributor to the stage for Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival, Te Māhau, the world’s largest Māori carved structure. His carvings have been gifted to the Royal Family and other world leaders. Mr Fugill published the book ‘Te Toki me Te Whao’ on traditional Māori tools and carving methods.