Raranga Auaha

Join us for a welcoming, hands-on day of raranga in ataahua Taupo-nui-atea.

This full-day wānanga is suitable for complete beginners. Participants will be introduced to foundational raranga techniques, tikanga, the respectful preparation and use of weaving materials, and will be set with foundational tools to take out to te ao with in-house produced kuku and haehae tools.

Event details

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 10.30 am–4.00 pm
Venue: TBA upon purchase of ticket
Registration: $35 per person
Spaces: Limited places available

Kaiako: Jayden Purcell

Assistant: Skye Wehipeihana

Your registration includes

• Full-day guided raranga tuition by kaiako
• 1 x 3D printed kuku of your choice (Left or Right hand orientation, Small, Med, Large, Color)
• 1 x handmade haehae comb
• A participant resource booklet
• The finished item you create to take home
• Snacks and refreshments provided

What to bring

Please bring:

• Your own snacks
• A water bottle
• Comfortable clothing
• A willingness to learn, share and create

No previous raranga experience is required.

Participant information

After completing your payment, you will be asked to provide via email (if there is more than ticket purchase made as well as for an individual) the names of everyone attending, along with any dietary, allergy or accessibility requirements.

A google form will be sent to you.

One registration purchases one participant place.

If registering more than one person, select the total number of places required before checking out.

Free parking provided at the venue.

Cancellations and transfers

Registrations may be transferred to another person.

As materials and catering are prepared in advance, refund requests must be received before 5.00 pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Refunds requested after this date will be considered and are upto Tutu Toi regarding where the place can be filled by another participant or not.

If the wānanga is cancelled or postponed by Tutu Toi, registered participants will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to transfer their registration.

Your place is confirmed once payment has been successfully completed.

Kaupapa supported by the Creative Communities Grant - Taupo.