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John Miller
- Name
- John Miller
- Iwi/Ethnicity
- Ngāpuhi/MāoriNgāi Tawake ki te Tuawhenua/Ngāpuhi/MāoriNgāti Rēhia/Ngāpuhi/MāoriTe Whiu/Ngāpuhi/Māori
- Date of birth
- 1950
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Biography
John Miller is an award-winning photographer renowned for his documentation of protest in Aotearoa New Zealand.
He began taking photographs in 1967, capturing demonstrations against the Vietnam War. Since then, Miller has worked as a freelance photographer, involved in and helping record various protest movements, including against the 1981 Springbok rugby tour, at Waitangi, land marches and occupations, and the activities of Ngā Tamatoa. His works are a comprehensive archive of the social, cultural and political histories of Aotearoa New Zealand, well known through their reproduction in books, exhibitions and school resources.
In 2003, Miller received a Media Peace Prize Lifetime Award and in 2009 was granted the Marti Friedlander Photographic Award.
He began taking photographs in 1967, capturing demonstrations against the Vietnam War. Since then, Miller has worked as a freelance photographer, involved in and helping record various protest movements, including against the 1981 Springbok rugby tour, at Waitangi, land marches and occupations, and the activities of Ngā Tamatoa. His works are a comprehensive archive of the social, cultural and political histories of Aotearoa New Zealand, well known through their reproduction in books, exhibitions and school resources.
In 2003, Miller received a Media Peace Prize Lifetime Award and in 2009 was granted the Marti Friedlander Photographic Award.
Artworks by John Miller (20)
Morning karakia, Te Kaha-nui-a-tiki marae, Te Kaha Sunday 3rd June 1973
John Miller
2001
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Tukaki wharenui, Te Kaha-nui-a-tiki marae, Te Kaha. Kura Rewiri-Thorsen/Rewiri, Ngahuia Volkering/Te Awekotuku, Anne Iti and Tame Iti. June 1973
John Miller
2001
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Classical music recital, Tukaki wharenui, Te Kaha-nui-a-tiki marae, Te Kaha. Tangata whenua join the hui for performances of oratory and music, Saturday 2nd June 1973
John Miller
2001
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Artists' exhibition Te Kaha-nui-a-tiki District High School, Te Kaha. Dr Doug Sinclair demonstrates traditional drilling techniques. June 1973
John Miller
2001
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