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📸 Free Māori Portrait Sessions with Mali Photo
📅 Wednesday 2nd & 9th July | Individual bookings only

Free 15-minute Māori portrait sessions!

Each session includes time to pose, feel comfortable, and capture your essence — you’ll receive 3 high-res digital images via an online gallery to keep, share, or print.

These sessions celebrate identity, and self-expression one person per slot, so you get the focus you deserve.

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🪓 Māori Carving Workshop
📅 Thursday 3rd & 10th July | 11:00am | Walk-ins welcome

Step into the world of toi whakairo – Māori carving – in this hands-on workshop led by skilled carvers.

Learn the basics, explore traditional patterns, and hear the stories woven into each design. No experience needed – just come with open hands and an open mind.

✨ All welcome. Nau mai, haere mai!

🌟 Tangata Moana: School Holiday Programme 🌟

Kia ora rangatahi! ✨ This July school holiday, dive into Matariki with our 2 weeks hands-on holiday programme. Join Māori artists and educators for a creative journey celebrating te ao Māori.

🍃Weaving Workshop
Learn the art of weaving with out local Kaumatua

📸 FREE Māori Portraits
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Carving Workshop with the talented

Hands-on learning with skilled Māori artists 🎨

Explore Matariki through art and culture 🌌

Create your own taonga to take home 🏺

Fun, diverse, and educational experiences for rangatahi 🌱

📅 Dates: 1st July - 10th July
📍 Location: Otara Music Arts Centre
🎟️ Ages: All ages
💰 Cost: FREE