Check out all of the events coming up to celebrate Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau over Labour Weekend, 25 - 28 October.
Voyaging Fleet Arrival
![Tuia 250 Diary](/media/tfkn5uq0/tuia-250-diary.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=680&rnd=132682789345300000)
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
![Tuia 250 Diary Te Tangi O Te Moana](/media/4dzkfdtf/tuia-250-diary-te-tangi-o-te-moana.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=680&rnd=132682789351530000)
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
![Heritage Festival Diary Food Hangi Masters](/media/bv3pj2vp/heritage-festival-diary-food-hangi-masters.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=680&rnd=132682789356730000)
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
![Heritage Festival Diary Food My Kai My Heritage (3)](/media/b3yhvrti/heritage-festival-diary-food-my-kai-my-heritage-3.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=680&rnd=132682789362330000)
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
![Heritage Festival Diary Week Four NZ Boat Building Dynasties](/media/i1bnkuvk/heritage-festival-diary-week-four-nz-boat-building-dynasties.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=680&rnd=132682789252170000)
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
![Tuia 250 Diary Whakapapa](/media/evynhe4e/tuia-250-diary-whakapapa.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=680&rnd=132682789369370000)
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
![Tuia 250 Visions Of Voyages](/media/qulllofh/tuia-250-visions-of-voyages.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=680&rnd=132682789375130000)
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.