Waitangi Day Ceremonial Waka Pageant

Each year, Nga Waka Federation presents a fleet of ceremonial waka at Waitangi.

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A fleet of ceremonial waka take part in the dawn ceremonies on Waitangi Day, at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands.

Maori Writers National Hui

A great opportunity to meet other writers, attend workshops and keep a finger on the pulse of contemporary Maori literature.

  • Fri 17 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

Kaupapa Maori Music Week

Celebrating Te Ara Puoro – the World of Maori Music with a week of workshops and three great shows featuring contemporary Maori musicians.

  • Tue 28 Oct, Various venues, Wellington

PAO PAO PAO 2008

Toi Maori brings together a fantastic line-up of top-performing Maori musicians for a one-off performance.

  • Fri 31 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

Whiri Toi: Creation of our minds and hands in art

Free screenings of a new documentary film about the 2007 Maori Weavers National Hui, now on tour

  • Sat 1 Nov, Hawera Community Hall, Taranaki