Ōtari Raranga Weavers - Whetū for Matariki

Tūngia te ururua kia tupu whakaritorito te tupu o te harakeke | Set the overgrown bush alight and the new flax shoots will spring up.

Nau mai haere mai, all are welcome to attend a special Matariki raranga (weaving) celebratory session. Led by Frank Topia (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Haua) with Linda Lee (Ngāti Kurī, Ngāi Tākoto, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Huia) and kaiāwhina (helpers).

Starting with tikanga and then making whetū (stars) to celebrate Matariki. You will walk away with woven taonga at the end of the class. It is a free session but you will need to register as space is limited.

No experience is necessary and all materials are provided. Please arrive on time for karakia (blessing). Light refreshments will be provided and you are welcome to bring shared kai. Children over 10, please. Any children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult with a ticket. Located in the Leonard Cockayne Centre at Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush.

Follow them on Facebook to keep up with their regular sessions: Ōtari Raranga Weavers. Check out their website: https://otariraranga.wordpress.com/

Please let us know if you can no longer make it so someone else can have your spot. Email us at treehouse@wcc.govt.nz or call 04 499 1400.