Houghton Valley Community Hall Raranga
Schedule
Sun Oct 05 2025 at 03:30 am to 06:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
80 Houghton Bay Rd, Houghton Bay, Wellington 6023, New Zealand | Wellington, WG
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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Houghton Valley Community Hall, warmly invites you to:Monthly Flax Weaving Wānanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.
Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.
💚 Session Times
• Beginners: 11:00am – 1:00pm
• Returners: 1:00pm – 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)
💚 What to Bring
• New weavers: 5–10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors,
• an old towel (if you have one)
• Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
• Returning weavers: 30–40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
• Some tools are available to borrow
• Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
• Please take any leftover harakeke home with you
💚 Koha appreciated, not required
If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at [email protected] for koha details.
Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
Contact
via facebook https://www.facebook.com/TMKhuihui
Email [email protected]
If you would like to koha to TMK, please email (Email [email protected]) for the account details.
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Where is it happening?
80 Houghton Bay Rd, Houghton Bay, Wellington 6023, New Zealand, 80 Houghton Bay Rd, Houghton Bay, Wellington 6023, New Zealand, WellingtonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
