Matariki 2025
Mahi Whāriki
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Time
2.00PM – 4.30PM
Pricing
(+ $1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Venue: Maker Workshop
Hear about the stories, inspiration and process behind the creation of whāriki at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
You will create their own takapapa weaving using Māori techniques and the natural material of harakeke with local Kairanranga Ngaio Cowell.
This event is a part of our Matariki 2025 Programme happening between 7 - 22 June. View the full line-up of events.
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