Toi Pōneke presents the first in our series of Wāhine Wānanga. Join us for a kai and korero in a wāhine focussed space, with a presentation by  wāhine toa Tu Chapman. Tu is an advocate for change, a proven thought leader on issues relating to applied indigenous approaches in Te Āo Māori, Tikanga Māori, Social Justice and Wellbeing & Development. 

Come into the gallery to see Keanyn Arthur (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Rangitāne o Wairau) and Kauia Moriarty (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Koata) doing some live painting inspired by the painting practice - kōwhaiwhai.  

Join artists Keri-Mei Zagrobelna, Kohai Grace and Vianney Parata as they discuss the works in the exhibition Aho Hononga and their respective artforms.

Come into the gallery to see kai whakairo Whareahuru Gilbert doing some live carving. Whareahuru Gilbert hails from Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Toarangatira, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Tama.  

Experience an enlightening evening with Liz Mellish MNZM, a distinguished Māori business leader and advisor, at "Korero Mai: An Evening with Liz Mellish" hosted at the prestigious Hannah Playhouse. Delve into the rich tapestry of Te Whanganui-a-Tara's landscape through the lens of indigenous leadership with Liz Mellish, whose expertise spans sustainable economic development, Māori and Indigenous economic empowerment, and strategic negotiation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a revered figure in both cultural and commercial spheres.

Artists Matt Tini, Maija Stephens, Renati Waaka, and Elena Rei will be leading this workshop on working with harakeke, exploring processes of dyeing, paper making and raranga.

Any level of ability is welcome, especially newcomers as this workshop has been designed for beginners.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

This wānanga is open to tangata whenua who have an interest in working with harakeke through dyeing, paper making and raranga. We welcome any level of ability, especially newcomers as this wānanga has been designed for beginners.