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Five artists from the Waikato are among the 50 from around the country who have been selected as finalists in the inaugural competition. They are Hollie Tawhiao (Ngāti Tīpa) of Hamilton; David Grace (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Pou, Ngati Kahungunu) of Te Awamutu; Eleazar Bramley of Taupō; Regan Balzer (Te Arawa, Ngāti Ranginui, Maniapoto) of Hamilton; and Ani Ligaliga (Ngāti Kahungunu) of Hamilton. SUPPLIED Te Awamutu s David Grace created this Pekerangi kakahu that has a special taniko pattern representing his great, great, great, great gandmother Mere Tupara, a reknowned weaver. A call for competitors attracted an impressive 128 entries – an opportunity for those artists to showcase their talent on a national stage, while competing for a First Prize of $20,000. A runner-up and a people s choice award will provide $2500. ....