Erenora Puketapu-Hetet

Erenora Puketapu-Hetet
Born
Erenora Puketapu

(1941-01-28)28 January 1941
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Died23 July 2006(2006-07-23) (aged 65)
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Known forWeaver and author
SpouseRangi Hetet
RelativesĪhāia Puketapu (father)
Ihakara Puketapu (brother)
Veranoa Hetet (daughter)
Lillian Owen (daughter)
Kataraina Hetet (daughter)

Erenora Puketapu-Hetet ONZM JP (née Puketapu, 28 January 1941 23 July 2006) was a noted New Zealand weaver and author. A key figure in the Māori cultural renaissance, she helped change perceptions of Māori weaving/raranga from craft to internationally recognised art.