He Piko He Taniwha

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 12:00 am to 01:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

1 Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton, New Zealand 3216 | Hamilton, WK

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He Piko He Taniwha extends the Festival footprint onto the Waikato River. This immersive story-telling experience shares cultural narratives, waiata and ceremonial practices relating to the Waikato River and the Hamilton Gardens.
Each tour will include a range of interactive cultural activities, including a visit to Te Parapara Maaori Garden and a hands-on waka (canoe) paddling experience on the Waikato River to view the international award-winning Te Ara Pekapeka bridge installation.
Meet at The Fern Court, Gallagher Visitor Arrival Centre, Hamilton Gardens.
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