Navigating Tradition: Polynesian wayfinding and modern challenges

Schedule

Wed Oct 09 2024 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

Location

Corner Quay and Hobson Streets Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand 1010 | Auckland, AU

FREE speaker talk
Join Stan Conrad and Sonny Natanielu as they explore the traditional art of Polynesian navigation. Stan, a seasoned navigator mentored by legends such as Mau Piailug and Sir Hector Busby, will share his experiences as captain of Te Aurere. Sonny reveals how Pacific navigation blends natural and spiritual knowledge and the impact of environmental changes on future navigation practices. Don’t miss this insightful look at how ancient wisdom can inform our modern world.
Image credit: Te Aurere. Courtesy of New Zealand Herald Archive

Where is it happening?

Corner Quay and Hobson Streets Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher New Zealand Maritime Museum

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