The Wairau Affray: POSTPONED

A play about the ill-fated attempt by Nelson Colonists to confront Te Rauparaha and a party of his men at Tuamarina in 1843, in a dispute over ownership of the Wairau. The first major armed clash between Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand, and a pivotal point in Nelson's early history, and indeed New Zealand race relations.

Following on from the short play and Q and A sessions at the 2019 Nelson Heritage Festival, this is the full play for the 2020 Nelson Heritage Festival.

Featuring - Jaemes Peter Churchward, Kiri Naik, Cameron West and Nick Kemplen.

Written by Justin Eade, directed by Giles Burton.

Produced by Emily Thompson and Justin Eade

Tickets can be bought online through Eventfinda, or at Nelson i-Site, Trafalgar St. (Booking fees apply)