In 1957, he began his career as arts and crafts adviser for the South Auckland Education Board. He was one of the artists who pursued Māori Arts and Crafts courses at Ruatoria with Pine Taiapa.
In 1957, he began his career advising on arts and crafts for the South Auckland Education Board. He was among those who studied Māori Arts and Crafts with Pine Taiapa at Ruatoria.