He Owha Matarua - Hauntology of Inheritance

A unique, sensorial performance walk of connectivity that explores whakapapa, history and a deepening experience of the beautiful forest at Byers Walk, Piha.

STROLL – verb. A combination of step and roll, the perfect description for this meditative moment within a rare piece of Auckland’s beautiful western forest-filled park near Piha that is accessible to steppers and rollers alike.

Join performance artists Suzanne Cowan and Rodney Bell on a journey of whakapapa, history, colonisation, birds, trees and insects, while asking the question: how can we honour our desire to access the forest and be an active part of the ecology that surrounds us?

Starting at the Kitekite Falls Walk carpark, this reflective performance takes in forest bed and bubbling creek on the way to the Kitekite falls. The 2hr 30mins experience includes a shared kai, and more mobile audience members are encouraged to pack their togs for a swim at the close of the event.

Wheelchair-friendly transport available for a small fee.

The terrain of Byers Walkway is suitable for people with mobility impairments but those with a power chair may need some assistance as the path is uneven in parts.

*AAF is following COVID Alert Level 2 from 6am Sunday 7 March until the end of the week as per the most recent government announcement. We hope and anticipate for a shift to Alert Level 1 for Sat 13 and Sun 14 March, for which this event will proceed. Should we remain at Alert Level 2, this event will be rescheduled. AAF's COVID-19 Ticketing Terms & Conditions here: https://www.aaf.co.nz/your-visit/your-tickets#covid-19-terms-conditions*