Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau Diary

Last Updated : 15 Oct 2019

Check out all of the events coming up to celebrate Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau over Labour Weekend, 25 - 28 October.

Voyaging Fleet Arrival

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When: Friday 25 October, 12pm - 2pm

Where: Queens Wharf, Auckland Central

Cost: Free, no booking required

Join the crowds to welcome the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla into Auckland and pōwhiri the crew at Eastern Viaduct wharf after.

Te Tangi o Te Moana - Sounds of the Sea

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When: Friday 25 - Monday 28 October

  • Friday, 1pm - 5pm
  • Saturday and Sunday, 1pm - 8pm
  • Monday, 1pm - 5pm

Where: Karanga Plaza, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Central

Cost: Free, no booking required

Live entertainment on the floating stage off the Karanga Plaza tidal steps includes 'Te Tangi o Te Moana - Sounds of the Sea' with Māori and Pacific dance, guest artists, bands and speakers sharing their waka voyaging knowledge.

A group of artists are travelling from Tahiti to perform for 'Te Tangi o Te Moana - Sounds of the Sea'.

Hāngi Masters

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When: Friday 25 - Monday 28 October

  • Friday, 12pm - 5pm
  • Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 8pm
  • Monday, 10am - 5pm

Where: Te Wero Island, Wynyard Crossing, Auckland Central

Cost: Hāngi viewing is free. Food will be available for purchase, no booking required.

A special culinary occasion with Māori cuisine.

My Kai My Heritage

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When: Friday 25 - Monday 28 October

  • Friday, 12pm - 5pm
  • Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 8pm
  • Monday, 10am - 5pm

Where: Te Wero Island, Wynyard Crossing, Auckland Central

Cost: Food is available to purchase

Puna Kai is a collective of food trucks offering a unique menu of Polynesian and Māori food.

NZ Boat-building dynasties

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When: Friday 25 - Monday 28 October, 10am - 4pm

Where: Te Wero Island, Wynyard Crossing, Auckland Central

Cost: Free, no booking required

Join us as we tell the story of the Logans and Baileys, two iconic New Zealand boat-building dynasties.

Whakapapa - Waka Identity

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When: Friday 25 - Monday 28 October

  • Friday, 12pm - 5pm
  • Saturday - Monday, 10am - 5pm

Where: Eastern Viaduct wharf, Auckland Central

Cost: Free, no booking required

Read, view and listen to the stories of mana whenua in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Visions of voyages

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When: Friday 25 - Monday 28 October

  • Friday, 12pm - 5pm
  • Saturday - Monday, 10am - 5pm

Where: Eastern Viaduct wharf, Auckland Central

Cost: Free, no booking required

See archival film footage of Pacific migration and waka building.

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