PUANGA EVENTS
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Paraikete Puanga
Puanga Blanket Creation
Join the team this Puanga season for a special community art project - the creation of a Puanga Blanket.
The paraikete (blanket) will be waiting at the Alexander Library every day, so head along and contribute to the creation of a beautiful Puanga Blanket.
Available weekdays:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 06 349 3201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanga in Space
Come and Experience the Brilliance of Our Rangatahi!
Step into an exceptional exhibition of Puanga-inspired art, proudly created by rangatahi from Whanganui schools.
Spanning all three galleries of the venue, this powerful showcase celebrates the creativity, whakaaro, and wairua of our next generation.
A must-see for whānau, friends, and the wider community, come and take a look and be inspired!
Image featured: Carrie Bullmore, Whanganui High School.
Viewing times:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Open for the Matariki Public Holiday
Contact details:
Contact person: Sarah Narine
Phone: 027 371 8595
Email: sarah@spacestudiogallery.co.nz
Website: https://spacestudiogallery.co.nz/exhibition/puanga-in-space/
Puanga Exhibition at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Kanapa ki Runga – Kanapa ki Raro - the stars above, the shimmering waters below
This powerful Puanga exhibition brings together 14 incredible artists from across the motu, each responding to this poetic phrase as inspiration: Kanapa ki Runga – Kanapa ki Raro - the stars above, the shimmering waters below. These local and national artists share personal stories of their past, their present, and their futures.
Step into a world where art meets aspiration. Make sure to head along and be inspired. Open to all ages.
Exhibiting artists: Aaron Te Rangiao Gardiner, Robert Jahnke, Isiaha Barlow, Israel Tangaroa Birch, Maiangi Waitai, Maihi Potaka, Matthew McIntyre Wilson, Melanie Tangaere Baldwin, Natasha Keating, Ngahina Hohaia, Rangi Kipa, Russ Flatt, Ta Piri o Te Rangi Pirikahu, Te Ururangi Rowe.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Contact details:
Contact person: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Website: https://sarjeant.org.nz/gallery/kanapa-ki-runga-kanapa-ki-raro-14-june-21-september/
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DRAWING WORKSHOP: Abstraction – Drawing Hinaki in space with Lorene Taurerewa
Renowned artist Lorene Taurerewa will facilitate a drawing workshop, focused on the hinaki (fish traps) on display in the gallery dome as part of Matthew McIntyre Wilson’s solo exhibition. Participants will create an abstract artwork based on drawings.
Open to participants 16 and over. No cost (materials supplied).
Limited to 10 – 12 people. Bookings essential.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Te Haa o Hine Ahu One - Tuarua
2025 Puanga Talk Series with Āwhina Twomey
The Puanga 2025 talk series Te Haa o Hine Ahu One introduces a wonderfully diverse group of wahine Māori from our local iwi. Each one a leader and teacher in their own right, they share their experience and insight over a range of subjects that affect our lives.
In the second talk of the series Alexander Library welcomes Āwhina Twomey (Ngāti Hinemanu | Ngāti Raukawa | Ngāti Tūwharetoa| Ngāti Maniapoto | Ngāti Kuia) to give her talk titled Puanga: Honouring Our Ancestors.
Āwhina Twomey is an inspiring educator in Mātauranga Māori - a long term champion of the use of te reo Māori, Āwhina has been celebrating Matariki for over 25 years.
Limited seating, book your seat with Jasmin today!
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 06 349 3201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Kapa Haka Festival
Takitini Hauora Presents: Puanga Celebration 2025
You’re invited to join a powerful celebration of culture and talent at the Puanga Kapa Haka Festival 2025!
Ngā Kura o Whanganui warmly invite you to experience a full day of waiata, haka, and community pride as 18 kura take the stage to honour Puanga.
With three dynamic performance sessions, you'll also enjoy special appearances by Ngā Tai o Te Awa kaumātua and the Rutherford Intermediate School Band.
Bring your whānau, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate our tamariki and kura together! It's going to be a day not to be missed!
View performance times and session details in the pānui here: https://shorturl.at/K8IX5
Important Notice:
It is requested that all whānau and supporters be seated at least 5 minutes before each session begins, and remain for the full duration to support all our kura performing in that session.
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
WEAVING DEMONSTRATION: Matthew McIntyre Wilson
Artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson will be demonstrating the weaving techniques for kupenga (net-making). Matthew’s solo exhibition has been extremely successful and so we are honoured to be hosting the artist in the gallery for a public display of his refined weaving style.
Free event. All ages welcome. Bookings are not required.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
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PUANGA: Ngā Kura Huna - Hidden Gems in the Stars with Āwhina Twomey
The Sarjeant is honoured to present Āwhina Twomey of Ngāti Hinemanu | Ngāti Raukawa | Ngāti Tūwharetoa| Ngāti Maniapoto | Ngāti Kuia, a renowned champion of te reo Māori and a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te reo Māori / The Institute for Excellence in the Māori Language.
Āwhina has been celebrating Matariki for 30 years and promoting Puanga for 18 years. She is a passionate advocate for all taonga Māori, tangible and intangible.
Free event. All ages welcome. Bookings are not required.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Puanga Twilight Gala
Hosted by Tawhero School
Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau!
You’re invited to a magical evening under the Puanga sky, a celebration of kai, culture, and community spirit.
Bring the whole whānau, bring your appetite, and celebrate Puanga together with Tawhero School!
Highlights of the Event Include:
In-ground hāngī • Seafood delights • Venison burgers
Pulled pork buns • Chips • Kebabs
Dumplings • Cakes • Rewana bread
Fried bread • Island kai • Smoked eel
Taonga • Kete • And so much more: https://shorturl.at/txExH
Tickets can be purchased from the School.
Contact details:
Contact person: Karleen Marshall
Contact number: 06 349 0499
Puanga - Karakia ki Whanganui
Te Awa o Whanganui - Nau mai ki te marae o Pūtiki Wharanui
Nau mai haere mai, ngā hāpori o Te Awa Tupua! Open to Te Awa Tupua o Whanganui communities to celebrate the Māori New Year with a karakia ceremony at Pūtiki Wharanui.
“Mātai ki te Rangi, tērā ko Puanga, te tohu mō te tau hou - Gaze towards the heavens, there is Puanga, heralding the new year.”
What to Bring:
We encourage whānau to bring a chair and a blanket for comfort throughout the early morning ceremonies.
Registration required: https://forms.gle/yxeBeZYVtS6KHknLA.
Click on the link to access the agenda: https://shorturl.at/hSoYB.
Contact details:
Contact person: Tamahau Te Rau
Matariki mā Puanga 2025
Registrations to attend Tirorangi Marae are now closed. Live broadcasting details below.
Join Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) and Mātai Smith (Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri) LIVE from the sacred Tirorangi Marae in Ohakune, as they lead a powerful celebration of Aotearoa’s most significant cultural holiday - Matariki.
Matariki mā Puanga begins at 5.45am with the traditional hautapu ceremony, honouring ancient customs and ushering in the Māori New Year.
Adding energy and insight is te reo advocate and social media star Te Aorere Pewhairangi (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau a Ruataupare), reporting from the field.
This three-hour, multi-network broadcast weaves together stories of reflection, renewal, and joy—from Wairoa to Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. Be moved and inspired by live performances from across the motu, including the award-winning neo-soul singer-songwriter MOHI (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa), the iconic brass band from Ratana, Te Reo o Te Arepa Ratana Morehu Silver Band (RMSB), and more.
Matariki mā Puanga is a heartfelt invitation for all of Aotearoa to honour our traditions—and to create new ones, together.
Made with support from Te Māngai Pāho and NZ On Air.
Live broadcasting:
Whakaata Māori
TVNZ 1
TVNZ+
Sky Open
PasifikaTV
Stuff
Matariki.com
RNZ
Iwi Radio
Puanga Pakihi Māori Showcase
Thrive Whanganui and Te Manu Atatū Whanganui Māori Business Network Collaborate
Thrive Whanganui, in partnership with Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Network, is excited to announce the return of Puanga Pakihi Māori Showcase, a family-friendly event for all.
This event celebrates Māori entrepreneurship and innovation and offers a unique platform for Māori businesses and artisans to showcase their pakihi. The Puanga Pakihi Māori Showcase will feature a vibrant array of stalls from arts and crafts to food, services, and modern business ventures.
Highlights of the Event Include:
Puanga Pakihi Māori Showcase: Explore a wide range of Māori businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs showcasing their products, services, and talents.
Food and Refreshments: Indulge in delicious kai (food) and refreshments inspired by Māori cuisine and hospitality.
Stallholders:
If you would like to set up a stall on the day, apply now: https://shorturl.at/XRQjS
Contact details:
Contact person: James Paul
Email: james@thrivenow.org.nz
Te Haa o Hine Ahu One - Tuatoru
2025 Puanga Talk Series with Keria Ponga
The Puanga 2025 talk series Te Haa o Hine Ahu One introduces a wonderfully diverse group of wahine Māori from our local iwi. Each one a leader and teacher in their own right, they share their experience and insight over a range of subjects that affect our lives.
In our third talk of the series, we are joined by Keria Ponga (Te Atihaunui a Pāpārangi | Ngāti Rangi) with her talk entitled Growing Up at Pūtiki: My Heart, My Home.
Keria is committed to the advancement of whanau, hapū and Iwi having served on two Post Settlement Governance Entities and forging strategic relationships across multiple industries that include tourism, hauora and the creative sector.
Limited seating, so remember to book your seat today!
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 06 349 3201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Mākete Puanga
Te Kura o Kokohuia - Fundraiser
Te Kura o Kokohuia is fundraising for new sports equipment, sports uniforms, and a Turf. They are calling for pakihi to help join them with their fundraising efforts.
Nau mai, haere mai ngā hāpori o Whanganui. Open to the Whanganui communities and all ages.
Save this Mākete Puanga in your calendars, and make sure to pop along on the night to tautoko the kura. The tamariki look forward to seeing you on the night.
What to expect: kai stalls, entertainment, raffles, and local Pakihi Māori.
What to bring: turu (chair) or pairaikete (blanket) to sit on during the evening.
Pakihi Māori register here: https://forms.office.com/r/4TSYJM9Nhq
Contact details:
Contact person: Parent Teacher Association - Te Kura o Kokohuia
Email: pta@kokohuia.co.nz
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
STONE CARVING WORKSHOP: Kohatu Wānanga With Aaron Te Rangiao
Create a significant artwork in stone with artist Aaron Te Rangiao in the classroom.
Open to participants 14 and over. Cost of $15.00 each (materials supplied).
Limited to 10 participants. Bookings essential, call the number below or register online.
What to bring:
Closed in shoes.
Long hair must be tied back
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
School Holiday Programme - Week One
Whanganui District Library - Puanga 2025
A variety of activities spread across the Davis Library, Hakeke St Library, and the Gonville Library.
Click on the link for more information about these activities: Download flyer (pdf format)
Locations:
Davis Library, 1 Pukenamu Drive Pukenamu Queens Park, Whanganui
Harakeke Library, 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui East, Whanganui
Gonville Library, 44 Abbot Street, Gonville, Whanganui
Contact details:
Contact person: Jane Barlow
Phone: 06 349 3210
Email: Jane@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: Puanga Rising
Experience Sarjeant’s classroom as an observatory, and experience Puanga Rising in the morning sky. Various constellations will be explored, including how you might find Puanga and Te Waka o Rangi. Narratives will be discussed in a calm and meditative space, after which students will do a simple practical activity to reinforce their learning.
Please note:
This is a projection session in a dimly lit room and is required to start on time. The Sarjeant asks that you arrive early to enter, as once the door is closed, there will be no entry until the projection is complete. The projection presentation is approximately 10 - 15 minutes long.
Free, all welcome. No bookings necessary.
Session times:
10:30am – 11:30am
1:00pm – 2:00pm
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
HOLIDAY PROGRAM: Te Tangi a te Kūaka (Bar-tailed Godwit) – Book reading and waiata session
Head along and learn about our local heroic Kūaka, AJD, by listening to author Tania Te Huna read from her book ‘Flight AJD’.
Following that, participants collectively learn the waiata (song) and actions of ‘Te Tangi a te Kūaka’ by Shea Rogan.
Free, all welcome. No bookings necessary.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: Puanga Rising
Experience Sarjeant’s classroom as an observatory, and experience Puanga Rising in the morning sky. Various constellations will be explored, including how you might find Puanga and Te Waka o Rangi. Narratives will be discussed in a calm and meditative space, after which students will do a simple practical activity to reinforce their learning.
Please note:
This is a projection session in a dimly lit room and is required to start on time. The Sarjeant asks that you arrive early to enter, as once the door is closed, there will be no entry until the projection is complete. The projection presentation is approximately 10 - 15 minutes long.
Free, all welcome. No bookings necessary.
Session times:
1:00pm – 2:00pm
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Te Haa o Hine Ahu One Tuawha
2025 Puanga Talk Series with Whetū Fala
The Puanga 2025 talk series Te Haa o Hine Ahu One introduces a wonderfully diverse group of wahine Māori from our local iwi. Each one a leader and teacher in their own right, they share their experience and insight over a range of subjects that affect our lives.
In the fourth and final talk of the series Alexander Library welcomes Whetū Fala (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Maru ki Taranaki, Samoa, Rotuma) with her talk titled Puanga ki Tua: Reflections on Digital Transformations.
Whetū has a background in theater, film and television. She currently runs her own media company "Fala Media" and has recently released her first feature documentary: Taki Rua Theatre - Breaking Barriers.
Limited seating, book your seat with Jasmin today!
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 06 349 3201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
School Holiday Programme - Week Two
Whanganui District Library - Puanga 2025
A variety of activities spread across the Davis Library, Hakeke St Library, and the Gonville Library.
Click on the link for more information about these activities: Download flyer (pdf format)
Locations:
Davis Library, 1 Pukenamu Drive Pukenamu Queens Park, Whanganui
Harakeke Library, 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui East, Whanganui
Gonville Library, 44 Abbot Street, Gonville, Whanganui
Contact details:
Contact person: Jane Barlow
Phone: 06 349 3210
Email: Jane@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: Star making workshop - drop in sessions
Head along to learn about Puanga and narratives around our constellations whilst learning how to weave stars with Whaea Vanessa.
Free, all welcome. No bookings necessary.
Session times:
10:30am – 12:30am
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: Puanga Rising
Experience Sarjeant’s classroom as an observatory, and experience Puanga Rising in the morning sky. Various constellations will be explored, including how you might find Puanga and Te Waka o Rangi. Narratives will be discussed in a calm and meditative space, after which students will do a simple practical activity to reinforce their learning.
Please note:
This is a projection session in a dimly lit room and is required to start on time. The Sarjeant asks that you arrive early to enter, as once the door is closed, there will be no entry until the projection is complete. The projection presentation is approximately 10 - 15 minutes long.
Free, all welcome. No bookings necessary.
Session times:
10:30am – 11:30am
1:00pm – 2:00pm
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
PRESENTATION AND WORKSHOP: Poi Kia Mau
Session 1: 11:00am – 11:30am
A public presentation about ‘poi’ with Racquel McKenzie (Ngā Paerangi, Te Ātihaunui a Pāpārangi). Learn about the whakapapa of the poi, history, types of poi, and contemporary poi today.
Free, all welcome. No bookings necessary.
Session 2: 11:40am – 12:30pm
Following the presentation, there is the chance to take part in a poi-making workshop and waiata session with Racquel. Book your place at the Front. All materials will be supplied, and you will get to take your poi home with you.
Poi making. Closed event, limited to 20 people. Cost: $15 per person.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
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WEAVING: Raranga Whakairo
A weaving demonstration by local weaving specialists with Whanganui River tribal affiliations, along with a presentation of historic images featuring some of our famous weavers from the Whanganui region.
Free, all welcome. No bookings necessary.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Puanga Events at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
KAPA HAKA PERFORMANCE: Te Kura Nui o Paerangi
As part of Puanga season, the Sarjeant is excited to be hosting a kapa haka performance from members of the esteemed kapa haka group Te Kura Nui o Paerangi, regional finalists at Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025.
Enter a space where haka breathes life into legacy. Nau mai, haere mai.
Free event. All ages welcome. Bookings are not required.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
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ARTIST TALK: Kanapa ki Runga – Kanapa ki Raro
Join Cecelia Kumeroa in the exhibition space. As the curator of Kanapa ki Runga – Kanapa ki Raro, Cecelia will talk about the exhibition in conversation with participating artists.
This is the first exhibition to celebrate Puanga on Pukenamu since the reopening of the gallery in November 2024.
Free event. All ages welcome. Bookings are not required.
Contact details:
Contact: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Phone: 06 349 0506
Email: info@sarjeant.org.nz
Whakapapa Day
Whakapapa Research Day
Looking for your tūpuna? The Alexander Library is hosting a special open day on Saturday 14th June from 10am-2pm where the Alexander Library will be open for family history research. Head along and see what you can discover - their friendly genealogists and librarians will be here to help!
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 06 349 3201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Te Haa o Hine Ahu One - Tuatahi
2025 Puanga Talk Series with Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith
The Puanga 2025 series introduces a wonderfully diverse group of wāhine Māori from our local iwi. Each one a leader and teacher in their own right, they share their experience and insight over a range of subjects that affect our lives.
First in the series is distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith CNZM (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Porou). Linda is a leading scholar and researcher in indigenous studies, indigenous education and kaupapa Māori research and has written many publications in this area.
Her talk is titled:
What’s mana wahine? A guide to ways of understanding and positioning the roles and status of wāhine Māori within Te Ao.
Limited seating, book your seat with Jasmin today!
What to bring or wear:
Bring or wear something that reminds you of a wahine of mana who is important to you.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 06 349 3201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Ngāti Rangi - Maunga Karakia
Registrations for this event are now closed.
Hosted by Ngāti Rangi, this annual maunga karakia is an opportunity for the Iwi and its community to come together to acknowledge the Ngāti Rangi principle, “Ko te Kāhui Maunga te Matapuna o te ora.”
Together we understand that the Kāhui Maunga is the source of origin and wellbeing of Ngāti Rangi.
It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate Koro Ruapehu, and to remember loved ones whom we have lost in the past year as we approach Te Tahi o te Tau.
Ngā Uri o Ngāti Rangi recognise the mana of our ancestral maunga and seek guidance from the celestial realm to protect all who enter into this space.
Agenda
4:30 am Buses will leave Raetihi
4:45 am Catch the bus at Christie Park
5:30 am Arrive at Tūroa Skifield
5:54 am Maunga Karakia
6:15 am Parakuihi | Puanga Kōrero
Contact details:
Ngāti Rangi Office
Phone: 06 385 9500 or 0800 672 644
Email: office@ngatirangi.com
Collections Kōrero
The Booth Letters
Join the Alexander Library for their first Puanga 2025 event - a Collections Kōrero!
Learn about Whanganui and Pipiriki during the New Zealand Wars as the Alex Librarians discuss the Siege of Pipiriki through items from the library's collection and archives.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 06 349 3201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Matariki Glow Show
Event by The Glow Show Company and Royal Whanganui Opera House
The magical Matariki Glow Show will tour New Zealand from May 2025, through the school terms and holidays! The Glow Show is an extraordinary experience that educates as it entertains, delivering an utterly original event for all the family.
This year, the Glow Show tells the story of te kāhui whetū o Matariki (the star cluster/whānau of Matariki) as they gather to light up the skies for te tau hou Māori (Māori New Year). But where is the smallest star, Waipuna-a-rangi? Could the little one be lost in the moana?
The Glow Show brings the beautiful Matariki myths to life with its unique puppets, intriguing tamariki wherever it goes.
Delightfully told in te reo Māori and English, the Matariki Glow Show shares themes of whakawhanaungatanga, friendship and togetherness. It offers a truly memorable experience with positive and uplifting messages for tamariki.
Don’t miss out - book now!
Tickets: glowshow.co.nz
Contact details:
Contact person: The Glow Show Company
Email: hello@glowshow.co.nz
Takina Puanga
Ngā Uri o Ngāti Hāua
A pre-Puanga wānanga for ngā uri o Ngāti Hāua.
Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae will be hosting Puanga and Matariki celebrations this year. The marae is available for those wishing to stay over.
What to bring:
Kai contribution for dinner and breakfast.
Contact details:
Contact: Ngāti Hāua Taumarunui
Phone: 0800 292 4282
Email: info@ngatihaua.iwi.nz
Puanga Toi Fest 2024
Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces.
The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer.
The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.
A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.
So āta titro, āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it.
Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.
Contact details:
Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger
Phone: 021 242 4246
Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com
Puanga Toi Fest 2024
Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces.
The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer.
The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.
A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.
So āta titro, āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it.
Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.
Contact details:
Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger
Phone: 021 242 4246
Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com
School Holiday Programme - Week Two
A variety of activities spread across the Davis Library, Hakeke St Library, Gonville Library.
Click on the link for more information about these activities: Download flyer (pdf format)
Contact details:
Contact person: Jane Barlow
Phone: 063493210
Email: Jane@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanga Toi Fest 2024
Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces.
The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer.
The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.
A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.
So āta titro, āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it.
Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.
Contact details:
Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger
Phone: 021 242 4246
Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com
The Blanket Exhibition Paraikete o Whanganui
The rising of Puanga is a time of reflection. This year as we reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what effect it has on our community, the Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru warmly invites you to The Blanket Exhibition Paraikete o Whanganui.
This wonderful exhibition, created by a group of like-minded Whanganui women, gives voice to the call to honour te Tiriti o Waitangi, our nation’s founding document, and the rights of Māori in Aotearoa. Most of the women who have participated in this project had no particular skill with needle and thread or the creative arts, but they have expressed what is in their hearts. Their concerns for the aspirations of their ancestors, their concerns for the future of their mokopuna and the future of Aotearoa.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 063493201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Treaty Talks with Aiden Gilbert - Negotiating the Claims
The rising of Puanga is a time of reflection. This year as we reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what effect it has on our community, the Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru warmly invites you to our Treaty Talks. Four local iwi leaders will talk about the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi from different perspectives, ranging from historical to contemporary. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about iwi concerns and speak to today’s iwi leaders.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 063493201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanga Toi Fest 2024
Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces.
The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer.
The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.
A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.
So āta titro, āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it.
Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.
Contact details:
Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger
Phone: 021 242 4246
Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com
School Holiday Programme - Week One
A variety of activities spread across the Davis Library, Hakeke St Library, Gonville Library.
Click on the link for more information about these activities: Download flyer (pdf format)
Contact details:
Contact person: Jane Barlow
Phone: 063493210
Email: Jane@whanganuilibrary.com
The Blanket Exhibition Paraikete o Whanganui
The rising of Puanga is a time of reflection. This year as we reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what effect it has on our community, the Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru warmly invites you to The Blanket Exhibition Paraikete o Whanganui.
This wonderful exhibition, created by a group of like-minded Whanganui women, gives voice to the call to honour te Tiriti o Waitangi, our nation’s founding document, and the rights of Māori in Aotearoa. Most of the women who have participated in this project had no particular skill with needle and thread or the creative arts, but they have expressed what is in their hearts. Their concerns for the aspirations of their ancestors, their concerns for the future of their mokopuna and the future of Aotearoa.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 063493201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Whakapapa Research at the Library
The rising of Puanga is a time of reflection. The Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru warmly invites you to Whakapapa Research at the Library with the Whanganui Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists.
If you need help with whakapapa research or your family history, or if you are curious about DNA this day is for you! It’s an informal research day, just pop in and ask those questions, or get helpful tips for finding your missing ancestors.
Bring a shared lunch. Cuppa tea will be provided.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 063493201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Treaty Talks with Mike Neho - Post Settlement Governance Entities and Mana Motuhake
The rising of Puanga is a time of reflection. This year as we reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what effect it has on our community, the Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru warmly invites you to our Treaty Talks. Four local iwi leaders will talk about the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi from different perspectives, ranging from historical to contemporary. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about iwi concerns and speak to today’s iwi leaders.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 063493201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanga Night Market
Tupoho will be holding a Puanga night market on the 3rd of July at Rangahaua marae, starting at 5pm. Kaimahi from Toitū Te Matauranga have been working alongside year 7 & 8 tauira at Te Kura o Kokohuia (TKoK) in terms of pakihi Māori and what owning a business could look like.
TKoK tamariki are very excited to have their stalls and businesses brought to life at our upcoming Puanga market. There will be a number of stalls, food trucks, entertainment, and laughter. Nau mai haere mai, tautoko mai.
From arts and crafts, to kai and more, there’s something for everyone so make sure you go down and check out what’s on offer.
Contact details:
Phone: 06 345 2042
Puanga Kai Rau and Te Whare Tukutuku
The Space Studio and Gallery are now showing Puanga Kai Rau and Te Whare Tukutuku.
Puanga Kai Rau - a celebration of the time of abundance for our people, providing life, energy, and sustainability. Brought to you by Whanganui-born and bred artist Manu Bennett.
Te Whare Tukutuku - Tukutuku patterns carry meanings and encode stories for current and future generations. Brigham’s contemporary tukutuku communicate his belief system and the values he tries to live by. Brought to you by Whanganui local artist Brigham Anderson.
Open to all ages. Nau mai, haere mai.
Contact details:
Contact person: Sarah Narine
Website: https://spacestudiogallery.co.nz/
Puanga Toi Fest 2024
Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces.
The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer.
The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.
A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.
So āta titro, āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it.
Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.
Contact details:
Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger
Phone: 021 242 4246
Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com
The Blanket Exhibition Paraikete o Whanganui
The rising of Puanga is a time of reflection. This year as we reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what effect it has on our community, the Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru warmly invites you to The Blanket Exhibition Paraikete o Whanganui.
This wonderful exhibition, created by a group of like-minded Whanganui women, gives voice to the call to honour te Tiriti o Waitangi, our nation’s founding document, and the rights of Māori in Aotearoa. Most of the women who have participated in this project had no particular skill with needle and thread or the creative arts, but they have expressed what is in their hearts. Their concerns for the aspirations of their ancestors, their concerns for the future of their mokopuna and the future of Aotearoa.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 063493201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanga Toi Fest 2024
Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces.
The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer.
The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.
A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.
So āta titro, āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it.
Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.
Contact details:
Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger
Phone: 021 242 4246
Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com
Whanganui River Markets
Whanganui River Markets incorporating both The River Traders and Whanganui Farmers Markets is held every Saturday from 8:30am until 1:00pm.
From arts and crafts, to kai and more, there’s something for everyone so make sure you go down and check out what’s on offer.
Contact details:
Phone: 027 229 9616
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 - Opening
Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.
Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces.
The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer.
The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.
A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.
So āta titro, āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it.
Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.
Contact details:
Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger
Phone: 021 242 4246
Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com
Puanga ki Ruapehu - Wearable Art Show for Tamariki - Mokopuna
Puanga ki Ruapehu is proud to announce their Puanga events to the community. This year they’re highlighting the talent of their Waimarino Stars including some previous winners from the recent Toi Show Quest Competition, showcasing their beautiful garments. This Puanga show is non-competitive. Contact Whaea Linda for more information and registrations.
Contact details
Contact person: Whaea Linda
Phone: 021 316 047
Email: firelindawalker@gmail.com
Puanga ki Ruapehu - Night Market
Puanga ki Ruapehu is proud to announce their Puanga events to the community. A family event featuring food vendors, various market stalls, local music performers, and a wearable art show for the tamariki - mokopuna. All ages welcome.
Contact details
Contact person: Whaea Linda
Phone: 021 316 047
Email: firelindawalker@gmail.com
Treaty Talks with Grant Huwyler - “Thanks for the blankets”
The rising of Puanga is a time of reflection. This year as we reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what effect it has on our community, the Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru warmly invites you to our Treaty Talks. Four local iwi leaders will talk about the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi from different perspectives, ranging from historical to contemporary. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about iwi concerns and speak to today’s iwi leaders.
Contact details:
Contact person: Jasmin Ratana
Phone: 063493201
Email: jasmin@whanganuilibrary.com
Puanganui o Te Tau with Che Wilson
Te Runanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa is pleased to announce Puanganui o Te Tau with Che Wilson being held at Whangaehu Marae. Register via the link below to secure yourself a spot. Registration closes Monday 24 June at 5pm.
Registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/bwJ4tyRdDZ.
Contact details: