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Event noticeboard: A waka, a harp and an auction of treasures
The Spinoff's top picks of events from around the motu.
I am having one of those elusive weeks where my cup feels full. The darkest days are behind us. The weekend was long. The sun rose and I got to see Marlon Williams perform. A gift arrived for me in the post. A friend called and the sun was shining. I've even cleaned my house. There has been a series of reminders that despite all our flaws humans can and do make beautiful things and we offer them up to each other. Is there anything more sweet than that? Here are a few offerings to fill your cup this week.
Exhibition: Ruruku by Hauteruruku ki Puketeraki waka club
Hocken Collections, 90 Anzac Avenue, Central Dunedin
10am – 5pm Tuesday – Saturday until August 2
Free
On May 19, a waka with a bright yellow nylon sail set out from Back Beach, Port Chalmers towards the Dunedin Marina. When it arrived, it was loaded onto a trailer and taken to the Hocken Library. There it was taken inside, where it will sit until August as part of an exhibition.
The waka, named Kuramātakitaki, is the third traditionally inspired waka made by community and whānau based waka club, Hauteruruku ki Puketeraki. The exhibition tells the story of the club and celebrates the the revival of waka traditions in the 21st century. Alongside Kuramātakitaki are photographs and objects. If you're lucky, there may just be weavers at work in the gallery when you visit. They are working on te rā harakeke (flax sail) for the waka. Perhaps that will be the sail it uses for its homewards journey.
Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri
12pm and 6pm Saturday, June 28
$40
'A craft beer adventure like no other'.
Whangārei
Wairau Māori Art Gallery, 81 Dent Street, Whangārei
10am – 4pm daily, until July 27
Free
Tā, Tau reflects Harrington's contemplation of her contribution to landscape art. The work mixes space, colour and material in innovative ways.
Tāmaki Makaurau
Leading curator, writer and researcher Megan Tamati-Quennell will talk about the current survey of an important Māori artist who has been largely overlooked.
Hamilton
Concert Chamber, Gallagher Academy, University of Waikato, Knighton Road
6:30pm Sunday, June 29
$0-$35
A feast of beloved arias to warm your soul.
Gisborne
Visual art: Hau Kainga
Tairāwhiti Museum, 10 Stout Street, Gisborne
10am – 4pm Monday – Saturday, 1:30pm – 4pm Sunday
$0 – $5
Intricate fibre artworks by three artists from Te Aitanga a Hauiti that blend traditional Māori weaving with contemporary artistic expression.
New Plymouth
Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Music: Palestine Relief Gig
Underworld Tavern, 13 Pirie Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington
6:30pm Saturday, June 28
$20
It is very hard to read some of these band names which leads me to believe this is a heavy metal or punk show. Fun!
Nelson
Ceramics: Mana Māna
The Nelson Provincial Museum, 270 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
10am – 5pm weekdays, 10am – 4:30pm weekends, until July 13
Free
Local artist Kim Ireland (Tūhourangi, Tapuika, Korea) has been inspired by gourds to explore the connection between wāhine and tīpuna wahine.
Hokitika
Thomas Loefke playing the Celtic harp, accompanied by photographs he took on the North Atlantic islands.
Lyttelton
The Lyttelton Arts Festival is here and there's a gig for kids!
Ōtepoti
Film, talk: Climate Change Cinema, Max Quinn
Olveston Historic Home, 42 Royal Terrace, North Dunedin
6pm Wednesday, July 2
Pay as you can
As part of the International Science Festival, Max Quinn, natural history documentary director, will share his experiences from his global career. Bring your keep cup for a hot beverage.
