Pricing Tiers
Our wānanga are subsidised by Wellington City Council and supported by Wellington Garden’s, the kaitiaki of Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush and Shared Lines Trust.
Utu Whānui
General Admission pricing.
Utu Tautoko
Support for Gold Card, CSC holders, students and under 16’s. Based on the honour system.
Utu Aroha
Compassionate price for those needing assistance to access raranga – no questions asked, happy to kōrero.
Wānanga and Levels
Te Kāhui Kākano | Beginners
The Vibe: Plant your foundations. Learn the essential tikanga of harakeke and take your very first steps into the world of weaving.
Te Kāhui Pihinga | Beginner +
The Vibe: Watch your skills break through the soil. Move from theory to practice as you craft your very first physical taonga: the kono and kōnae.
Te Kāhui Tipuranga (The Rising Generation) | Intermediate
The Vibe: Deepen your roots and stretch your branches. This level dives into advanced locking, waikawa styles, and vital processing techniques like tākiri and kōhua to prepare you for heavy-duty projects.
Te Kāhui Tipuranga (The Rising Generation) | Advanced
The Vibe: (details coming soon)
🌾 Te Kāhui Kōrari (The Flower Stalk Collective) | Independent Studio
The Vibe: Stand tall and independent. An open, unguided studio space for graduate weavers to work on personal projects and share space without a formal tutor.
🏛️ He Wānanga Motuhake | Specialised Masterclasses
The Vibe: Purposeful creation. Immersive, project-focused blocks dedicated to mastering specific, intricate taonga (kete kai, porowhita, pīkau, kete whakairo).
Passes
Passes cover a block of classes across the levels above — see each pass for what it includes, then buy the one that fits.
Tikanga | Code of Conduct — Te Kāhui Kōrari
Welcome to Te Kāhui Kōrari. Because this is an open, unguided studio space without a formal teacher, we rely on the collective leadership and respect of every weaver to hold the space safely. Like the kōrari stalk, we stand tall together, support one another, and protect the integrity of the craft.
Please uphold the following tikanga during these independent sessions:
1. Manaakitanga (Kindness & Mutual Support)
- Share the space, share the wisdom: While there is no formal tutor, look out for one another. If a peer is stuck, offer a gentle hand or a word of encouragement.
- Keep the vibe uplifting: This is a space of peace and creativity. Leave outside stresses at the door and foster a warm, welcoming environment for everyone present.
2. Kaitiakitanga & Tapu (Guardianship of the Space & Material)
- Respect the floor: Never step over another weaver’s harakeke, tools, or projects. Walk around. Material on the ground is to be treated with absolute respect.
- No food or drink near the mahi: Keep all kai and beverages strictly away from the weaving tables and processing areas to avoid contaminating the harakeke.
- Mind your scraps: Dispose of your para (waste/scraps) respectfully. Do not throw harakeke waste into standard rubbish bins; ensure it is collected to be returned to the earth/pā harakeke.
3. Pono (Integrity of Practice)
- Work within your boundaries: Only work on projects you have been formally taught to do in previous modules or masterclasses. Do not attempt advanced cultural taonga without the proper foundational transmission of knowledge.
- Tool etiquette: Clean and wipe down any shared scrapers, boiling pots, or tables after your session. Leave the space better than you found it.
4. Rangatiratanga (Self-Determination & Accountability)
- Be self-sufficient: Come prepared with your own tools, water spray bottles, and pre-harvested/pre-processed material unless a communal harvest has been explicitly arranged.
- Own your workspace: You are entirely responsible for setting up and completely packing down your own weaving station.