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Waka Maori
May 1, 2011 – 9:59 pm | Comments Off

Waka Maori is comprised of five components staged in and around the purpose-built waka-like pavilion:

1. The Opening Ceremony
2. Live Performances
3. Artisans Village
4. A Celebration of Maori Rugby
5. Promoting Maori Business

 

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Waka Maori was filled to capacity for the final game on Sunday night.
October 25, 2011 – 12:02 am |

Waka Maori was filled to capacity for the final game on Sunday night. Outside, the appearance of a still and quiet night. Inside, a heaving mass haka joins with the boys in black to start the game. What a nail biting finish!

Waka Maori
May 1, 2011 – 9:59 pm | Comments Off
Waka Maori

Waka Maori is comprised of five components staged in and around the purpose-built waka-like pavilion:
1. The Opening Ceremony
2. Live Performances
3. Artisans Village
4. A Celebration of Maori Rugby
5. Promoting Maori Business
 

Campbell Live news item
October 24, 2011 – 8:32 pm |
Campbell Live news item

Campbell Live did a news item recently titled Poi, Pukana & Pride.

Click this link here or the image above to view the item.

Crowds Take In Waka Maori in Big Numbers
October 21, 2011 – 8:37 pm |
Crowds Take In Waka Maori in Big Numbers

 
Organisers of Waka Maori on Auckland’s waterfront are expecting a huge weekend as numbers have stayed high throughout the week and are climbing again ahead of the weekend’s rugby action.
With the sun out today there …

140,000 People Through Waka Maori In Three Days
October 16, 2011 – 10:37 pm |
140,000 People Through Waka Maori In Three Days

 
It has been a big time at the Waka Maori event on Auckland’s waterfront with 139,700 people going through the complex over the three days since it opened.
The whole Waka Maori event has been teeming …

Waka Maori Begins Maori Cultural Entertainment On Auckland’s Waterfront
October 15, 2011 – 11:47 pm |
Waka Maori Begins Maori Cultural Entertainment On Auckland’s Waterfront

 
As the numbers of visitors flocking to Auckland burgeons, a big crowd enjoyed an evening of entertainment when Waka Maori was opened by Prime Minister John Key.
The huge waka-shaped pavilion lit up Auckland’s waterfront and …

Big First Day – 21,700 Visitors
October 15, 2011 – 11:43 pm |
Big First Day – 21,700 Visitors

 
21,700 people went through Waka Maori on its first day open to the public.  A steady crowd moved through the carving demonstrations, through the weaving displays and contemporary art exhibition before going into the waka …

Elena Performing at Waka Maori
October 15, 2011 – 11:21 pm |
Elena Performing at Waka Maori

 
Elena performs on the opening day at Waka Maori.
Click HERE to read Elena’s biography.

Download Waka Maori Programme
October 15, 2011 – 8:58 pm |
Download Waka Maori Programme

 
Download the Waka Maori Programme of events as a PDF.

 
Click the PDF logo to the left to view the programme as a PDF in your web browser – or Right Click and save to your …

Giant waka construction to start next week
September 23, 2011 – 4:08 am |
Giant waka construction to start next week

 
For a sneak preview of the magnificent Waka Maori …click on the pic above or click here to go the TVNZ site to view the news update.
Construction of a $2 million giant waka will begin …

Discover Maori Video
August 31, 2011 – 3:31 am |
Discover Maori Video
Around the country – Whangarei
August 21, 2011 – 12:50 am |
Around the country – Whangarei

Around the country…  Whangarei
As part of a tour around the country, kaumatua and chairman of the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board, Grant Hawke, visited Whangarei. He was hosted by Te Parawhau and supported …