Wed 24 Sep 2008

Nga kai kai-taru: The weedeaters - Huhana Smith
Free public seminar "Hei Whenua Ora: Hapu and iwi approaches to effective ecosystem restoration within cultural landscape." Saturday 27 September, 1 - 3pm. Venue: Mahara Gallery, Kapiti's District Gallery, Mahara Place, Waikanae. Phone 04 902 6242

Okareka - this week's featured website
A young, vibrant, contemporary dance company led by directors Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete.

Israel Birch - Kokowai
Israel Tangaroa Birch presents his first solo show in Australia at Martin Browne Fine Art Gallery, 57- 59 Macleay Street Potts Point, Sydney. Opening on 15 October, the exhibition runs until 9 November
Wed 17 Sep 2008

Tu Te Manu Ora I Te Rangi
Saffronn Te Ratana, Hemi Macgregor and Ngataiharuru Taepa. Opening Friday 3 October at Thermostat Art Gallery, Palmerston North. Exhibition runs until 16 October 2008.
Sun 14 Sep 2008

Matariki and Pasifika Playwright Deadlines
In conjunction with Auckland City, Playmarket is offering new and existing Maori and Pacific Island writers the opportunity to develop plays with development assistance towards workshops and presentations in 2009. Matariki application deadline for Maori writers is Friday November 21.