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Matahi Brightwell

... that Matahi Brightwell (pictured) introduced the waka ama (outrigger canoe racing) sport to New Zealand?

Source: [1] "Mr Brightwell was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for starting waka ama in Aotearoa, a sport he picked up – along with his name and his wife Raipoia – while he was building the ocean-going waka Hawaikinui in Tahiti."

ALT1: ... that Matahi Brightwell (pictured) left the eyes of Ngātoro-i-rangi blank? Source: [2] "When Mr Brightwell created Ngatoroirangi, he was so upset by the negativity that he left the sculpture's eyes blank."
Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Sofiya Vakman
Comment: Welcome any suggestions for alternative hooks or improvements to the hook or article. There's also a free picture of the Ngātoro-i-rangi sculpture (currently in the article) that could be used as an alternative to the picture of Brightwell, although I'm not sure it'll show up well at 100x100.

Created by Chocmilk03 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 29 past nominations.

Chocmilk03 (talk) 02:28, 25 June 2024 (UTC).