Draw a special Pātaka memory on a feather and add it to the cloak of Pātaka. All ages
Celebrate our treasured Japanese garden by having a go at writing a haiku poem about Pātaka. Local writer and poet Lynn Davidson will show you how.
Ages 8+
The Friends of Pātaka have cake to share and you’re all invited! Celebrate with Mayor Anita Baker and the Pātaka whanau as we kick off our 25th Anniversary celebrations.
Inspired by Naadohbii’s window artwork Feast of Light and Shadows, create a watercolour artwork using watercolour and crayon.
Storymaking character creations
Inspired by Naadohbii’s window artwork Feast of Light and Shadows, bring one of the creatures to life or create your own! Where does it live? Does it have a superpower? What does it sound like when it laughs? It’s up to you! Ages 8+
Te Awarua-o-Pataka puppet making
Bring our big fishy friends to life! Make a puppet of some of our popular characters from Te Awarua-o-Porirua room here at Pataka and put on a show in the puppet theatre. Ages 5+.
Draw a special Pātaka memory or an idea for future Pātaka on a feather and add to the feather cloak for Pātaka. All ages
Have a go writing your own haiku poem about Pātaka. Pop it into the special haiku box to enter it into the haiku writing competition! Winners selected Saturday 28 Oct. 8yrs+
Origami waka activity
A nod to our beloved Japanese garden and sister city Nishio Japan. Make and decorate your own paper origami waka. Ages 5+
Cyanotype workshops
Let Pataka Senior Education Officer Josie Whelan show you how to create photographic prints using light-sensitive paper. Ages 5+. Free. Limited spaces. To book, email [email protected] with subject line: Cyanotype Workshop and preferred session date and time, phone (04) 237 1511 or register with Pātaka reception staff.
Te Awarua-o-Pataka puppet making activity.
Make a puppet of some of our popular characters from Te Awarua-o-Porirua room here at Pataka and put on a show. Ages 5+
Origami waka activity
Make and decorate your own paper origami waka. Ages 5+
10am: Exhibition Opening of The History of Tibuta.
Come and celebrate this Kiribati Lagi Maama Community curated show with food and music