NZ Art Monthly

Weavers National Hui 2009, held in October at Takitimu Marae, Wairoa

Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa presents its biennial national gathering of Maori weavers.

The very first National Hui was held at Tokomaru Bay in 1983. The 500 weavers present strongly affirmed the need to be able to weave together, share and exchange knowledge.

This coming Labour weekend the Weavers National Hui is to hosted by Ngati Kahungunu Raranga Whatu Committee at Takitimu Marae, Wairoa in the Hawkes Bay. The Hui will commence with a powhiri at 4pm on Friday 23 October.

Accommodation and meals will be provided for registered members for the nights of Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25thwith the group departing the marae after breakfast on Monday 22 October.

General weaving materials (harakeke) will need to be supplied by participants. It is strongly advised that visiting weavers not harvest local harakeke without a local weaver present. Please bring your own tools and specific materials. It is highly recommended that children NOT attend the hui as it is not suitable for children.

Please note that registrations are limited to 250 participants. To register please visits http://www.maoriart.org.nz/events/weavers_hui_2009 or contact Kate on 04 801 7914, kate@maoriart.org.nz. Get your registrations in early to avoid missing out.

Registration fee
$140 for members and $200 for non-members incl. G.S.T. per person.
This includes a conference pack, meals for the duration of the hui and marae accommodation.
Only financial members may register up until the 31st of August 2009. After that date registrations are open to the public.
4:00pm, Fri 23 Oct 2009
Takitimu Marae
Wairoa
NZ
3 days

For more information, contact:
Kate Ricketts
Operations Assistant
Toi Maori Aotearoa

Ph: 04 801 7914
Fx: 04 801 9412
kate@maoriart.org.nz

Our Mission - Te Whakata Toi Maori Aotearoa promotes the uniqueness, quality & cultural expression of Maori Arts.

Our Vision - Te Wawata Toi Maori Aotearoa aspires to be the organisation of first choice for all matters relating to contemporary Maori art.