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Waka Harbour Sails

Waka Harbour Sails

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming 26 – 28 Feb

Be among the few lucky Festival-goers to experience one of these mighty Pacific sailing waka in action on Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington Harbour.
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Pacific Party: Laughton Kora & Bailey Wiley

Pacific Party: Laughton Kora & Bailey Wiley

A Waka Odyssey, Festival Club, Kupe Dreaming, Music 28 Feb

At the end of every epic voyage is a great celebration, and the wrap party for A Waka Odyssey will be no exception – featuring golden-voiced Bailey Wiley and master of electronic funk Laughton Kora.
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Brass in the Bay

Brass in the Bay

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming, Music 27 Feb

Pack a twilight picnic for a concert with a difference on Wellington’s popular Oriental Bay beach.
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Pasifika Porirua

Pasifika Porirua

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming 03 Mar

Join us for this free, whānau-friendly celebration featuring Pasifika-flavoured fun, music and food galore – the last stop in the Waka Odyssey tour of the Wellington region.
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Ka Tito Au: Kupe’s Heroic Journey

Ka Tito Au: Kupe’s Heroic Journey

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming, Theatre 24 Feb – 04 Mar

Kupe, the great Pacific explorer and navigator, is the hero of this lively, lyrical solo show by treasured local poet and storyteller Apirana Taylor.
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Hīnātore public event: Pacific Explorers and Navigation

Hīnātore public event: Pacific Explorers and Navigation

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming 24 Feb

Come and explore the navigation techniques used by the Pacific Peoples on their journey to Aotearoa in this special drop-in session at Te Papa's new learning lab, Hīnātore.
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The Romance of Paeora and Hinemāia

The Romance of Paeora and Hinemāia

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming 24 – 25 Feb

Gather round for this free, family-friendly evening of Māori storytelling, music and performance and delight in the adventures of young hero Paeora, future navigator.

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Hāngi

Hāngi

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming 23 Feb

A great gathering requires a great feast. Join friends and whānau for a traditional Māori hāngi meal and get ready to take in the Festival’s opening night extravaganza, Kupe.

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Back-of-house Waka Taonga Tours

Back-of-house Waka Taonga Tours

A Waka Odyssey, Kupe Dreaming 24 Feb – 02 Mar

Venture behind the scenes with expert Te Papa staff and get up close and personal with Māori and Pasifika waka taonga (treasures) on this strictly-limited tour.
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Voyaging across the Pacific

Voyaging across the Pacific

Artist Talks, A Waka Odyssey, Kupe Dreaming 27 Feb

A fascinating expert panel discussion about the first Pacific people's journey to Aotearoa. 
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Celestial Navigation with Piripi Smith

Celestial Navigation with Piripi Smith

A Waka Odyssey, Kupe Dreaming 26 Feb

Discover how traditional Pacific navigators sailed waka hourua (double-hulled sailing canoes) across the Pacific Ocean without using instruments or modern technology.

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Kupe Landing: Petone Beach Clean-up

Kupe Landing: Petone Beach Clean-up

A Waka Odyssey, Family 25 Feb

Join us to give some love back to this beautiful beach. Together with Sustainable Coastlines' Love Your Coast programme and the Petone Beach Clean-up Crew.
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Oceans in Peril

Oceans in Peril

A Waka Odyssey, Kupe Dreaming 28 Feb

Join us for a panel discussion as A Waka Odyssey's Pacific navigators share their stories, and insights into the dangers to oceans and animals. 
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Māori Highlights Tour

Māori Highlights Tour

A Waka Odyssey, Kupe Dreaming 24 Feb – 02 Mar

Take an in-depth journey to discover Te Papa’s Māori taonga or treasures and enrich your understanding of what makes New Zealand’s Māori culture and traditions unique. 
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2nd Pacific Climate Change Conference

2nd Pacific Climate Change Conference

A Waka Odyssey, Kupe Dreaming 21 – 23 Feb

This conference will bring together a broad range of voices on climate change – from the science to the impacts on policy and public implications.