Ihirangaranga: Creation & Connection
Thursday 13 August to Saturday 5 September
Venue: Te Whare Tapere, Cloisters Studio, Maker Workshop, and Altiora
Inspired by the whakaaro of ihirangaranga, the programme explores sound as a source of connection—carrying memory, wellbeing and stories across generations. Through an exhibition, live performances, wānanga, film and community events, the programme brings together ringatoi, musicians, practitioners and communities to celebrate the many expressions of Māori creativity.
Part of Te Marama Pūoru Waiata Māori - Māori Music Month.
Images by Jemma Mitchell Photography, and Lisa Tui by Hōhua Ropate Kurene.
He mihi manahau hoki ki te Farina Thompson Charitable Trust, proudly managed by Perpetual Guardian, for their generous tautoko in making Ihirangaranga: creation & connection possible.
Programme
Te Reo Tautito – He Pō Puoro
Monday 24 August Cloisters Studio
Join us for an evening of jazz, waiata, and te reo Māori with Te Reo Tautito. Find out more
Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening
Wednesday 19 August Common Room
Join us for a special screening of Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, a documentary following the haerenga of one of Aotearoa's most internationally recognised Māori metal bands. Find out more
UNDERCURRENTS
Friday 21 August 2026 Cloisters Studio
Dive with us into the undercurrents of our Māori–Pacific music scene — the rich, dark depths of Moana sound, undeniable in their pull, draw and influence. Find out more
Mahi Poi wānanga with Savanah-Kui Tukariri
Sunday 23 August Girls’ High/School of Art
Join us for a two-part Mahi Poi wānanga, where we explore the art of poi, a beautiful Māori practice rooted in rhythm, flow, and storytelling with Savanah Tukariri (Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Mutunga). Find out more
Sound Walk: Rediscovering the ways of old
Tuesday 26 August Common Room
Join Jake Kīanō Skinner for an intimate sound walk that reconnects taonga pūoro with the natural world that first gave them voice. Find out more
Waiata Mai: Sing, Sing, Sing with Lisa Tui
Friday 29 August Common Room
Join Lisa Tui (Tainui, Ngāti Wairere, Ngāti Kahungunu) for a joyful morning of waiata, storytelling, and music for tamariki and their whānau. Find out more
Sound System Session with Tūrāhui
Tuesday 1 September 2026 Common Room
Join Lisa Tui (Tainui, Ngāti Wairere, Ngāti Kahungunu) for a joyful morning of waiata, storytelling, and music for tamariki and their whānau. Find out more
PAOPAOPAKI: An exhibiton closing pāti
Friday 5 September The Gym
Join us for PAOPAOPAKI, the official wrap-up pāti for Ihirangaranga: Creation & Connection, as we close out Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa Māori Music Month with an unforgettable night of music and moveme Find out more
Location map
Common Room,
Worcester Boulevard
The Gym,
Worcester Boulevard
Cloisters Studio,
Worcester Boulevard
School of Art,
Hereford Street
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