Craft Your Own Waka Huia

Enjoy a brief Curator Talk about the beautiful waka huia (treasure box) on display in our Matariki Exhibition, followed by a creative workshop, where we’ll help you craft your own fabulous version of a waka huia using recycled materials!

A waka huia is a treasure box, which was used by Māori to hold precious adornments such as hei tiki (pendants) and huia feathers for dressing the hair.

Date: Wednesday 2nd July
Time: Meet at Kiwi North Reception From 10.15am for a 10.30am Start.
Please Book at: bookings@kiwinorth.co.nz (maximum 30 participants)
Cost: Covered by General Admission to Kiwi North. (NB: Free to Kiwi North Members). Children must be accompanied by a guardian.