Renowned Maori artist and activist Robyn Kahukiwa has died - she was 87
Renowned Maori artist and activist Robyn Kahukiwa has died - she was 87
12 April 2025
In a post to social media, her family says she passed away peacefully after illness, surrounded by whanau yesterday.
Robyn Kahukiwa's work gained popularity in the early 1980's, with much of her work focusing on heritage, identity, and the impacts of colonial history on Maori life.
In 2020, she received the Exemplary/Supreme Award at Te Waka Toi Awards, in recognition of her life's work.
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