Māori artist collective Mataaho Collective wins Golden Lion at 60th Venice Biennale for work Takapau.

New Zealand's Māori artist collective, Mataaho Collective, has won a major award at the 60th Venice Biennale in Italy, taking home the prestigious Golden Lion for their large-scale work, Takapau. The collective, composed of Erena Arapere-Baker, Sarah Hudson, Bridget Reweti, and Terri Te Tau, is known for its focus on collectivity, and this win is considered a significant endorsement of their work and New Zealand's art scene.