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He Kaupapa Waka Closing Kōrero

Join us as we mark the closing of the exhibition He Kaupapa Waka, with an afternoon of talks and a rare opportunity to attend the closing ceremony.

When | Āhea

Sun 3 May 2026, 1pm to 6pm

Where | Ki hea

He Kaupapa Waka exhibition, and Rongomaraeroa, the marae,Level 4

Cost | Te utu

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Variable Lighting

For any other access requests please email publicprogrammes@tepapa.govt.nz

Celebrate the closing of the exhibition He Kaupapa Waka with the exhibition curator and creator, Te Rawhitiroa Bosch.

Hear from remarkable waka knowledge holders and key exhibition contributors as they share how this kaupapa came together.

Join us for an afternoon of kōrero and wānanga, and stay for the karakia whakakapithat will bring this important exhibition to a close.

A full schedule will be released closer to the event.

Waka taua at Waitangi, 2020. Photo courtesy of Te Rawhitiroa Bosch