Taonga pūoro workshop — Make your own Māori wind instrument
Date: Friday, 24 January, 2020
Time:
10.00 – 10.20 Pūkana whanau tour; 10.30 – 12.00 Taonga Pūoro workshop
Cost:
Free event. Booking required
Location:
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Contact Details:
bookings@hetohu.nz
Book the tamariki in for a family-friendly workshop celebrating and embracing moments in Māori performance.
The day will start with a tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Maori performance’ at 10am. An incredible opportunity to see an exhibition celebrating Māori performance and performers across time and genres.
Performer, composer and curator Ariana Tikao will then demonstrate Māori wind instruments and make them sing, while Sam Palmer teaches you how to create your own Māori wind instrument for you to decorate, play with and take home.
The duration of the tour is 20 minutes and all ages are welcome with a supervising adult.
Spaces are limited is so email your details to bookings@hetohu.nz.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Image: Ariana performing taonga pūoro
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Community Garage Sale Sat 8 March 2025
Grab a bargain and shop sustainably at our Community Garage Sale!
Held at St Ninian's, 208 Karori Road, we have plenty of great bargains on offer: household goods, toys, games, puzzles, crafts, plants, CDs and DVDs, baking, hot food, BBQ and more! Make a morning of it - get a coffee and something to eat after you've had a good browse.
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Tables can be booked for $15 (free if raising money for charity). Call (04) 476 7137 or email stnup@xtra.co.nz to book.
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