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Derek continues to promote language revitalization within an arts context, portraying a future pathway for our youth. As an artist he has participated in and facilitated numerous exhibitions and workshops in New Zealand and around the world. As an artist and designer Derek has produced major art components for high profile installations such as the Maui sculptures on his tribal mountain, Hikurangi.

He has produced logos for several well-known companies, including Sealord and Water Safety New Zealand. As well as managing arts projects Rose is the key contact person for people wanting to contact Derek or to make a purchase or booking. After a career in education Rose re-trained as an Arts Manager, gaining a Masters degree 1 st class honours from Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design As an educator Rose continues to maintain her passion for teaching and sharing knowledge.

She facilitates workshops across a variety of subject areas, is a mentor for upcoming artists in the areas of business skills and is a part time lecturer for a masters level Treaty of Waitangi paper. As an arts manager, part of her skill set is arranging commissions, particularly where a person, group, whanau or company may want a special piece created that is a one-off design created to incorporate aspects that are important to the recipient of the artwork.

Rose is often approached to organise and provide Kapa Haka performers for powhiri or event openings, or to provide talent for film or advertising projects. She says she enjoys being able to call on their extended networks to provide people who are culturally grounded and experts in their fields. She facilitates workshops across a variety of subject areas, is a mentor for upcoming artists in the areas of business skills, and is a part time lecturer for a masters level Treaty of Waitangi paper.

Derek Lardelli is regarded as one of New Zealand's finest tā moko artists.

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