Terry Fergusson-Hughes is a self-taught New Zealand artist, author and celebrant known to many simply as The Bushman’s Son. Raised in Tokoroa and connected to Ngāpuhi through Hokianga and Whirinaki, Terry found his way to painting through family, heritage and a determination to tell his own story — a journey he later poured into his acclaimed memoir, The Bushman’s Son. As a portrait artist, his work has been recognised with a People’s Choice Award at the Adam Portrait Awards, as well as a finalist placing in the Kīngi Tūheitia portraiture awards, and exhibited internationally, including in Milan. Today, from his home in Papamoa, Terry paints, writes and officiates weddings and ceremonies as a celebrant and Justice of the Peace — bringing the same warmth, honesty and heart to every canvas, page and ceremony he creates.