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Conference Hikoi
Delegates will depart Auckland International Airport to meet Ngati Whare, guardians of the Whirinaki Forest. Enquiries & bookings
Bus Tour - ’Walking the Talk’ - Has been Cancelled
Contact Pine Southon for refund details.
Excursion - Māori Treasures - Is now full
Day One - June 22
Delegates will be welcomed into the private studios of a family of renowned Māori artists who will share with you treasured Māori art traditions. The excursion includes a hands-on activity, demonstrations, exhibits and video. Authentic, quality Māori art and crafts are for sale in the Gallery Gift Store. Highly recommended if you are artistically inclined or are from outside New Zealand.
- departing after/from conference powhiri 12.00pm
Numbers limited to 30 - contact Herewini Easton to book at seat.
Wellington City Tours
- Day One - June 22
- all tours depart Rutherford House
Delegates not taking part in the Māori Treasures can choose from a selection of guided walking tours in and around Wellington's CBD. Pre-conference bookings are encouraged.
Parliament Buildings
Visit Parliament and hear about the history of parliamentary procedure and buildings where it has been housed since 1865. The guided tour will be followed by the opportunity to see parliament in action.
Cost: Free
Time of departure: 12.30
Tour start time: 1pm
Duration of Tour: 1hr
Maximum of 10
Details: Wear comfortable footwear. Please advise if wheelchair access is required.
Numbers limited to 10 - contact Herewini Easton.
View selected material ranging from representations of Māori at the beginning of last century through to the 1970s and the present day in one of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s latest Oscar nominees.
Cost: $2 for transport
Time of departure: 12.30pm
Film start time: 1pm
Duration of Film: 45mins
Maximum of 100
Numbers limited to 100 - contact Herewini Easton.
Museum of New Zealand / Te Papa
Visit Aotearoa/New Zealand’s national museum and explore a wide range of exhibitions. Entry to Te Papa is free if you wish to view exhibits at your leisure, however a tour option is offered to conference delegates to offer you the opportunity to the make the most of your visit.
Cost: $12 for tour and transport
Time of departure: 12.30pm
Tour start time: 1pm
Duration of Tour: 1hr / or at your leisure (ensuring to be back at Rutherford House by 3pm)
Maximum: Unlimited
Details: Wear comfortable footwear. Numbers are limited; please book to avoid disappointment. Please advise if wheelchair access is required.
Organised tour requires pre-booking, numbers limited to 20.
Casual tour, numbers unlimited but an indication of interest would be appreciated.
Contact Herewini Easton.
Conference Cocktail Function
Sponsored by Historyworks, the conference drinks and nibbles is being held immediately after the conference's first two presentations on Wednesday June 22 (5.00pm). Featuring TaaKawa Beer, made by Waituna Brewing, it will be a night to remember. Each full paying registration includes one cocktail ticket. To purchase tickets for guests visit the registrations desk or contact Sheila Law.
Conference Dinner Function
Hosted by The Maori Party, the conference dinner is being held at Parliament, Friday June 24, beginning at 7pm. Please note that reservations are limited and that bookings must be made in advance. Contact Pine Southon to book.
Conference Panui
Issues: one | two | three | four | five | six | seven | eight
Special panui: one | two | three |
1 Speaker Panui: Contact Gloria
Refer to the registration form to book for the cocktail and dinner functions.
