Kaituna Kids
Schedule
Sat Oct 18 2025 at 12:00 am to 04:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Te Whata o Kaituna - 14 King Edward St, South Dunedin | Dunedin, OT
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Join us at Te Whata o Kaituna, the stunning new South Dunedin Community Library, for an unforgettable day celebrating young voices and creativity with special guest and MC for the day, Jenny Powell, the Poet Lorekeet!Dress as a storybook character to win spot prizes!!
10am–2pm: Rainbow Rosalind’s Facepainting Fairies. Facepainting Fairies and Crafts in the Maker Space. All ages.
10.30am–1.30pm: The Rock Doctors. Bring in your best rocks, minerals, fossils, and pebbles for the Rock Doctors to identify and chat about. All ages.
11am: Dazzlehands. The award-winning story of the persuasive pig who won’t take no for an answer, with Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan. All ages.
11am: Poetry and the Moanaverse. Workshop with Nafanua Purcell Kersel, uplifting young voices through guided poetry and
performance exercises. For rakatahi aged 13–18. YA.
Free, limited numbers please book online: https://tinyurl.com/DWRFKaituna
11.45am: Harp and the Lyre. Explore the exciting world of writing and world-building using QR codes, music, and maps, with H.C. Roberts. YA.
12–2pm: Recording studio sessions. Explore the state-of-the-art recording studio set up with experienced recording artists and teachers, Music Healz. For the young and young at heart.
1pm: A Guide to Rocks. The first rule is you don’t talk about feelings, a-hem, we mean rocks. The problem is, the rocks keep getting bigger. Time to make some new rules fast, with Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan.
1.45pm: The Raven’s Eye Runaways. Join Claire Mabey, author of The Raven’s Eye Runaways, for a spellbinding adventure that weaves together mystery, magic, and delightful surprises. YA.
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Where is it happening?
Te Whata o Kaituna - 14 King Edward St, South Dunedin, 92 King Edward St, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand, DunedinEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
