Ahi Kōmau; the Everlasting Fire
8 September- 1 October 2023
Venue: Te Whare Tapere
Free
A gathering and celebration of Māori Arts in Ōtautahi, centered around Ahi Kōmau; the everlasting fire. Programming includes; an exhibition featuring rikatoi from Te Waipounamu, performances, wānaka, panels and more to come.
Nau mai haere mai ki te Whare Tapere. Ahi Kōmau; the everlasting fire. A huika of Toi Māori for the opening of Te Whare Tapere at Te Matatiki Toi Ora the Arts Centre.
Image "Tala a’ao Mai"
By Hōhua Ropate Kurene
Lele'a, Luatuanu'u, Upolu, Samoa 2022

Artist Talk: Decolonising Moko Kauae
Thursday 21 September Cloisters Studio
Join us for an artist kōrero with renowned Tā Moko practitioner, Christine Harvey (Kai Tahu whānui, Kati Mamoe, Moriori, Ngati Mutunga, Te Ati Awa, Ngati Toa Rangatira). Find out more
Ahi Kōmau Exhibition
8 September - 1 October 2023 Common Room
Nau mai haere mai ki te Whare Tapere for a Whakaaturanga- Exhibiton for Ahi Kōmau, the opening of Te Whare Tapere. Find out more
Location map
Common Room,
Worcester Boulevard
School of Art,
Hereford Street
Engineering,
Worcester Boulevard
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