Rāmere | Friday, 16 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026

Ake Ake Ake! Ihumātao | Te Ahi waru

Guided by ahi kā — those who have maintained an unbroken relationship with this whenua — this hīkoi takes us beyond the history books and into the living story of Ihumātao. Explore whakapapa, culture, ecology, resistance and hope, and the ongoing relationship between whenua and community.

Maunga; ancestral technologies Te Pane o Mataaoho | Māngere Mountain Education Centre

Journey across Te Pane o Mataaoho, also known as Te Ara Pueru and Māngere Mountain, and hear stories of the maunga, whenua and moana. Discover early waka migration, climate adaptation and the ingenious innovations that supported Māori settlement in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Stay at the Marae – Creative Space

Prefer to stay close to base? You’re welcome to remain at the marae, with a creative activity to keep you connected, engaged and inspired.