Te Karanga ki ngā Taniwha - Opening and Mihi Whakatau
Tue, 15 Aug
|Wellington
Celebrate the launch of Te Whare Hēra artist in residence, Linda Lee's, showcase, Te Karanga ki ngā Taniwha. Peter Jackson (Te Atiawa, Taranaki Iwi) will hold Mihi Whakatau at 5:30pm. Manaakitanga - Refreshments provided
Time & Location
15 Aug 2023, 5:20 pm – 8:30 pm
Wellington, Clyde Quay Wharf, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Guests
About the event
Join us for the official opening toTe Karanga ki ngā Taniwha.
The kaupapa of mixed race artist, Linda Lee's (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Kuri,Te Aopōuri, Te Rarawa), Te Karanga ki ngā Taniwha, wrapped under the Shared Lines banner is focused on further researching pūrākau and the rich history of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, beginning with Māui and the giant fish, the story of Te Ūpoko o te Ika, tales of Ngake and Whātaitai, the history of Māori settlement and the impacts of colonisation on Māori.
Te Karanga ki ngā Taniwha at Te Whare Hēra will introduce people to the ancestral taniwha of Pōneke, helping us to understand why our tupuna held them in such high esteem and how we can maintain relationships with them today.
She explains, “As our ancient guide to resource management, we will examine the role of taniwha and their many functions, and consider our disconnection with the…