Wā Kōrero — Public Programme
"He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero.”
What is the food of the leader? It is discussion, it is conversation, it is communication.
The kai that is offered during Wā Kōrero, is discussion and performance. It is also a visual feast including, raranga - weaving, mahi uku - clay, waituhi - painting, pakoko - object art, hopu whakaahua - photography, raakai - adornment, and taaraitanga - sculpture.
The themes of Whenua Ūkaipō Connectedness will be explored in a series of public events, to be held every day of the exhibition. Come along or watch live on FaceBook or later on YouTube.
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Mauri Ola Live
For this very special closing night event, Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh (Samoan, Tuvaluan, English, Scottish, French) joins forces with Rob Thorne (Ngāti Tumutumu) for a live poetry and Taonga Puoro (traditional Māori instruments) performance.
Hosting the next Generation
Private school tours, please contact us to register your school.
Internationals in Aotearoa
Meet our international guests. Join us at the exhibition or watch online as we invite our international artists into the exhibition space for a live chat. Guests in attendance can ask questions or make comments from the floor.
Te Reo Māori Tour
Everyone is welcome as Piri Cowie (Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) leads this special tour of the gallery in Te Reo Māori.
Wahine Toa
Exhibition artists Piri Cowie (Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) , Laura Donkers and Dr Selina Marsh (Samoan, Tuvaluan, English, Scottish,French) to explore a female perspective on sustainability.
Hosting the next Generation
Private school tours, please contact us to register your school.
Ice and the Big Apple
Joseph Michael takes us behind the scenes of his epic Antarctic projection mapping artwork on the United Nations Building in New York City. Wellington composer, and a collaborating partner for this project, Rhian Sheehan, also joins the conversation.
Hosting Kura Kaupapa Māori
A private gallery tour in Te Reo Māori for Kura Kaupapa Māori. Please contact us to register.
Hosting the next Generation
Private school tours, please contact us to register your school.
Sustainability Perspectives
Wajirani Adhihetty - Technical advisor - sustainability and governance to Special Officer, Sustainable Economy - United Nations Association of New Zealand, will open this discussion on sustainability with a special focus on an indigenous perspective and SDGs Life on Land, Below Water, Climate Action and Consumption and Production. Nicole Miller (Taputeranga - Marine Reserve Trustee) and Dr Jesse Pirini (Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University Business School specialising in Iwi development) will join exhibition artists Sheyne Tuffery (NZ Samoa) and Rob Thorne (Ngāti Tumutumu).
Hosting Kura Kaupapa Māori
A private gallery tour in Te Reo Māori for Kura Kaupapa Māori. Please contact us to register.
Life in Water Life on Land
Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Piri Cowie (Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) and Margaret Aull (Te Rarawa, Tūwharetoa, Fiji) will present an artist perspective on sustainability. Di Tracey, a deep-sea scientist with a long career in coral research and Dr Christian Schott, creator of VR experiences regarding sustainability, will join the conversation to bring their unique perspectives.
Musical Dialogues
Māori composer, performer, improviser, collaborator, anthropologist and specialist, Rob Thorne (Ngāti Tumutumu) is an explorer in the evolving journey of Taonga Puoro (traditional Māori instruments). From 1pm - 3pm Rob will be in residence to perform short improvised works with selected art works in Whenua Ūkaipō.
Our Precious Earth
The United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. In this session, we explore the goals through the lens of Whenua Ūkaipō Connectedness artists Laura Donkers and Simon Kaan. Ronja Ievers (Hui E! Community Aotearoa) and James Renwick, Climate Scientist, join the conversation before we have an interdisciplinary discussion on sustainability.
For Reflection
Exhibiting artist Ella Brewer presents a mindfulness workshop as a chance to reflect and focus during the opening day of the exhibition.
Toa
Poutaiki Toi - Exhibition Curator Piri Cowie (Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) discusses Toa, with clay artist Baye Pewhairangi Riddell (Ngāti Porou). Toa holds the stance of a Kaiwero - Challenger and is symbolic of the warrior qualities of courage, honour, respect, protection of whanau - family, leadership, skill, determination and perseverance.
