Waitangi Day at Pātaka is a day of creativity and shared experience. Across our galleries and spaces, visitors are invited to engage with art, kōrero, music, and creative practice.
The Spine hosts the AHI KĀ Collective, with locally created taonga and artworks for sale, while also demonstrating traditional practices of whakairo and raranga (carving and weaving).
Meet the Mauri Oho weavers as they work in the Spine, sharing weaving projects, process, and kōrero throughout the morning.
10.30am–11.15am
AUKATI – A response to colonisation
Wiremu Grace discusses the AUKATI exhibition
11.30am–12.15pm
Toi Hauora - Creativity and wellbeing.
Panel discussion with Wairere Pene, Kohai Grace and Hemaima Wiremu. Facilitated by Wiremu Grace
The courtyard will be alive songs and reggae vibes from local artists Mocean: Himiona Grace (Ngāti Toa, Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Porou) and Julia Truscott. Free whānau activities include taonga whakarākei, create an embellishment/bag charm from wooden beads and cord. Face Painters from Rainbow circus will be creating Waitangi Day inspired designs. Food trucks and refreshments alongside Norrie Street and Te Rauparaha Arena from 12pm.
Explore exhibitions Mutumutu Ki Mukukai: Freshwater to Saltwater, Fred Graham: Toi Whakaata and Katohia He Wai Moou, Katohia He Wai Mooku, as well as the vibrant Tīpurepure Au Va’ine.
