Waka Arrival - 10am

Waka hourua Ngahiraka-mai-Tawhiti, Hinemoana, Haunui and Tairawhiti are sailing into the Kāwhia Harbour met by a flotilla of different waka

Get a good view of the Waka Hourua Flotilla as they enter into Kāwhia Harbour. The best viewing wil be the Kāwhia Harbour water front. 10 am the waka are set to arrive in the harbour.

Waka Workshops for Schools - 9.30-2.30

School kids will have the chance to explore and learn about Pacific voyaging through mātauranga waka. There will be activities for all ages. There are no more bookings for this years school session. If you and your whānau want to check out the Waka Workshops, come down on the 22nd and 23rd of October to join us in our public days. The event is still open to the public on these days.

Waka Workshops for the Public 9am - 3pm

Come down and enjoy a day exploring mātauranga waka, learn about the stars, navigation and Pacific voyaging with the star compass and more.

My Grandfather is a Canoe

Join us as we host award winning play 'My Grandfather is a Canoe'.
Taking place at the Kāwhia Town Hall
6:30 pm doors open - 7pm play will start
Koha on entry, tea and snacks served

Come down and enjoy a day of exploring the waka, learn about the stars, navigation and Pacific voyaging with our kaumoana. With eight different workshops available for you and your whānau to participate in.

Come down and enjoy a day of exploring the waka, learn about the stars, navigation and Pacific voyaging with our kaumoana. With eight different workshops available for you and your whānau to participate in.

The workshops include:
- Kāpehu Whetū (Star Compass)
- Para Kore (Environmental Awareness)
- Ngā Papa Rā (Land Rig)
- Whakaaturanga Whetū (Star Show)
- Waka Tētē / Tārai Waka (Waka Carving and Waka Anatomy)
- Mātauranga Tuia (Tuia Truck)
- Waka Visits
- Ngā Here (Waka Knots)

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