Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners weaving workshop at the start of the school holidays.
Participants will learn to weave a kono (a small container). These are ideal for holding harvested kai and other small items.
Learn appropriate tikanga when harvesting and weaving harakeke.
On the day we'll be doing:
- Karakia timatanga (Opening prayer)
- Mihimihi (Welcoming and acknowledgements)
- Whakawhanaungatanga (Introductions)
- Kaupapa ō te rā (Weaving a kono)
- Ngā tikanga/ Ūara (Harvesting flax)
- Mahi rāranga (Lets get weaving)
- Whakaaro (Reflections, learnings)
- Karakia Whakamutunga (Closing karakia)
NOTES:
- Please bring scissors.
- For ages 10+ to adult
Supported by the Creative Communities Scheme.
This event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long, community-powered festival celebrating nature, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.