TeTuhi

Workshops
Papamahi

O Wairoa Marae is nestled in the grounds of Emilia Maud Nixon’s Garden of Memories. providing the perfect experience to support your learning.

During your time at O Wairoa Marae, ākonga will experience a powhiri (Welcoming). Following the powhiri they will learn about the migration of the Tainui waka and how this is linked to the history of O Wairoa Marae.

Choose two additional workshops from the list to support your learning objectives and curriculum focus.

Te Ngahere

Māori are intrinsically and inherently connected to the environment. This is represented in whakapapa (genealogy), Pūrākau (stories) and ātua (gods/ deities). Preserving and protecting ecology enhances the cultural and historical narratives of Aotearoa.

During the Owairoa Marae programme Te Ngāhere, students will take a guided or self-guided tour exploring our local forest and gardens. Students will learn about different lifeforms and the significance of our forest in local history and the wider context.

Workshops
Papamahi

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Te Ngahere

Te Whare Taonga – The Museum

Te Reo

Memories of Emilia Maud Nixon and the Garden of Memories

Waiata and Poi

Purakau – Story telling

The gallery is currently closed for install but our café is open 9am–2pm, Monday–Saturday.