Kua raranga tahi tātou he whariki mō āpōpō
Together we weave the mat for future generations

Nau mai haere mai, all are welcome to attend Ōtari Raranga wānanga evening sessions in Te Aro.

Suited to weavers of all levels.

Doors open from 5:15pm.

These classes run approximately weekly.

If you would like us to harvest for you, purchase the add-on – “Please harvest for me” for an additional fee.

Depending on what you are making, will need to harvest 20+ rau for yourself and are expected to start building your own tool kit.

With regular attendance, you will:
– Learn tikanga (protocols) and karakia for hauhake (harvesting) and preparing harakeke
– Build your mātauranga (knowledge)
– Use kupu Māori appropriate to raranga practice
– Develop your pūkenga (practical skills)
– Build hononga (connections) within our raranga rōpū (group)
– Have the skills to practice at home.

What’s included in your ticket?
– Three-hour weaving class with experienced kaiako
– Light refreshments are provided, and we encourage you to bring kai to share

Led by Frank Topia (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Haua), Irihāpeti Te Aho (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pauhawera) an/or, Linda Lee (Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Kurī, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri).

– It is important that everyone turns up on time for karakia
– For tikanga purposes, beginner ticket sales close two days before wānanga, giving us time to hauhake (harvest) for you
– If class numbers are too low, we may have to cancel (and will offer a refund or transfer), so please check your emails before class
– We offer concession tickets for students, unwaged, seniors, and those with disabilities.
– It is important to us that our classes are accessible to all. If ticket costs are a barrier for you, please visit our website to enquire about our reduced-cost or free tickets

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For more information about what to expect and what to bring, visit our website: www.otariraranga.co.nz

We mihi to our funders and sponsors, Wellington City Council, Wellington Gardens and the Ōtari-Wilton Bush Kaitiaki, Maverick Creative, Good Fortune Coffee and Wellington Apothecary.

Donations, Tax Credits and Corporate Gifting
– We accept koha to support Ōtari Raranga Weavers via Shared Lines Trust. This enables us to continue to offer subsidised and free events to the community
– Shared Lines Trust is registered with the Charities Service; Shared Lines Trust (CC61762)
– For corporate gifting or individuals requesting tax credits, please email SharedLinesTrust@gmail.com or visit www.sharedlines.org.nz for more information