‘He Karu, He Taringa’ – Online Film Screening
OnlineREGISTER TO GET THE ZOOM LINK HERE For Autism Acceptance month, Māoriland Productions has partnered with Altogether Autism to present this public screening of ‘He Karu, He Taringa’ - a takiwātanga (autism) story inspired by the real life journey of writer/director Tahuaroa Ohia. To six-year-old Ben, the world is full of loud noises and frightening […]
Māoriland Maara Workshop: Businesses Support Zero Waste and Care for Papatūānuku
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandMāoriland Maara presents a workshop and kōrero about local business innovation for the good of Papatūānuku, hear waste reduction experts and innovators we can all learn from. This event is a kōrero and workshop from local husband and wife duo Careoline and James Michael who will present what they do to help businesses and the […]
He Waiora: Rangatahi Film Showcase – Hamilton
Lido Cinema Level 1, Centre Place, 501 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New ZealandMāoriland is excited to welcome you to this special screening of He Waiora - the Ngā Pakiaka Incubator Programme. Wednesday 3rd May 6:30 PM Lido Cinema Hamilton He Waiora is a collection of 8 short films made by a new generation of emerging young Māori filmmakers developed and produced by Māoriland Film Festival (MFF)’s rangatahi […]
Matariki Ramaroa 2023
Kāpiti CoastMatariki signals the Māori new year. It is a time for commemorating the passing of loved ways, for reflecting on the past year and making plans for the coming year. It is also a time for celebration! Matariki Ramaroa is a 3 week Arts Festival with music events, art exhibitions, the lighting of the Matariki beacon fires, tree planting, […]
Huakina Exhibition
Toi Matarau Gallery Māoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Otaki, Kāpiti Coast, New ZealandHei Whakaturanga Whakahirahira mō te Mātahi o te Tau. Huakina brings together a group of Māori curators’ who have selected works by Māori artists to celebrate Matariki and the Māori New Year. Huakina, Huakina, Huakina - a call to uplift and celebrate Māori artists. A co-curated exhibition titled Huakina led by Maakarita Paku. Purpose Exercise […]
NATIVE Minds: Matariki
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandNATIVE Minds is a series of interactive discussions hosted by Tainui Stephens that examine how Indigenous thinking shapes our existence and our view of the world. It is an accessible wānanga for all of a curious mind. FREE TO ATTEND. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE Maramataka & Climate Change with Māori scientist and MetService Pou […]
Māoriland Presents: MĀ
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandMĀ – the must see music project of Maarire Brunning (no Ngāti Potou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa me Tūhoe) produces dreamy soul soundscapes with deep roots in trip hop, 90’s R&B, groovy laidback rap and heartfelt pop vibes. See MĀ at the Māoriland Hub this Matariki with her 8 piece band including a DJ, horns, […]
NATIVE Minds: Matariki – with Dr. Rangi Mātāmua
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandNATIVE Minds is a series of interactive discussions hosted by Tainui Stephens that examine how Indigenous thinking shapes our existence and our view of the world. It is an accessible wānanga for all of a curious mind. Matariki with Dr Rangi Mātāmua (Tūhoe), Māori cultural astronomy academic: July 8 1pm-2.30pm Māoriland Hub FREE TO ATTEND […]
Māoriland Presents: Black Comet
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandA big groovy soul-fuelled funk that is guaranteed to have you dancing all night long. Black Comet is the new galactic funk big band led by Laughton Kora (Kora, Neon Ninja, Fly My Pretties), featuring legendary musicians Sam Jones (keys/sax), Poihakena Reid (keys/sax/guitar/voice box), Stan Bicknell (drums) and Dan Antonovich (bass). Support act: Psychedelic funk […]
Māoriland Presents: Fazerdaze
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE Fazerdaze is the indie, dream pop project of artist Amelia Rahayu Murray. After a self released EP in 2014 followed by releases “Morningside” and “Break!”, Fazerdaze shot to international success touring multiple countries and receiving highly respected reviews from publications such as pitchfork and Mojo. One of her songs “Lucky Girl” […]
Māoriland Presents: Aro
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandAro’s music celebrates Te Reo Māori through beautifully crafted melodic folk harmonies. A perfect gig to share with your whānau! Aro consists of husband and wife Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Mutunga) and Emily Looker. Blending Emily's honey-voiced jazz with Charles' full throated percussive sound with shades of haka, Aro's storytelling performance […]
Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandTaki Rua is excited to present Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere in a highly engaging, 25-minute piece of theatre in te reo Māori specially for pre school aged tamariki and their whānau. Suitable for young children of all backgrounds, Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere is on tour this September. Inspired by the beloved children's story […]
Te Reo O Te Kori Tinana – Contemporary Dance Classes for Rangatahi
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandExpress yourself through dance at the Māoriland Hub! Esteemed dance artist and choreographer Bianca Hyslop will lead contemporary dance classes for different age groups, each Tuesday, starting on the 25th of July. Delve deep into contemporary dance techniques and choreography from a tikanga Māori perspective. This term the tamariki and rangatahi will collaborate to create […]
Māoriland Presents: Shepherds Reign
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandShepherds Reign is taking the NZ metal scene by storm winning the Pacific Music Awards 2022 and looking to take on the world. Shepherds Reign has a unique and genre bending approach to creating their music and Indigenous lyrics. With their cultural roots in Samoa, Aotearoa and Asia Shepherds Reign expertly blend the power of […]
Pikopiko Term 3 – Rangatahi Drama Classes
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandTe Ara Toi - Pikopiko Whakaari/Drama classes with support from Manatū Taonga Pikopiko is an after-school Toi Whakaari/drama class for tamariki and rangatahi (aged 5 - 14) held at the Māoriland Hub. Pikopiko is led by trained actors and teachers. During these workshops, tamariki and rangatahi will learn performance, and storytelling skills within a tikanga […]
Hiphop/Hītokitoki Classes
Te Kura o Ōtaki - Whare Manaaki 123 Mill Road, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandTe Ara Toi - Hiphop/Hītokitoki classes for children, rangatahi and pakeke with support from Manatū Taonga Caitlin Sanson, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, is a respected choreographer at the Levin Performing Arts Society. She has been a hiphop dancer and dance teacher for over 10 years. She is also a trained secondary school teacher. We are […]
Papamahi Whakaari with Miriama McDowell
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandJoin Miriama McDowell this school holidays to enhance your acting skills! FOR TAMARIKI (8-14) Dates: Wednesday, October 4th, and Thursday, October 5th Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FOR PAKEKE (15+) Date: Wednesday, October 4th Time: 5PM - 7.30 PM Register HERE If you have a passion for acting on stage or screen, these workshops […]
He Wānanga – Child Safety On Set with Miriama McDowell
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandAre your tamariki interested in pursuing a career in acting in films? As a parent, there's a lot you need to know. Miriama McDowell, an accomplished actor, intimacy coach, and mother, is here to guide you through it all. In this wānanga, Miriama will draw from her wealth of experience, both in front of […]
Show Me Shorts: Whānau Friendly 1 (PG)
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandShow Me Shorts presents Whānau Friendly at the Māoriland Hub. Fast becoming one of the most popular sessions at Show Me Shorts, this annual collection of short films is for children and their families to enjoy together. Let us ignite a love of cinema in your tamariki. Join the Prime Minister’s daughter at parliament buildings. […]
Show Me Shorts: Aotearoa Te Ōhākī (M)
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandShow Me Shorts presents Aotearoa Te Ōhākī at the Māoriland Hub. Discover the rising talents of new and established directors in this collection of short films from Aotearoa New Zealand. The films are loosely themed around the Te Ao Māori concept of Te Ōhākī - meaning cultural and identity reclamation. Find here stories of people […]
Māoriland Presents: Hollie Smith
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandBe captivated by renowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith’s upcoming solo tour, The Bones Tour. Hollie Smith’s musical journey has been one of authenticity and emotional depth, and this tour is no exception. True to her spirit, Hollie will engage her audiences with heartfelt conversations about the journey “behind the scenes”, providing an intimate look into the […]
Toi Matarau ki Kapiti
Toi Matarau Gallery Māoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Otaki, Kāpiti Coast, New ZealandFor an authentic Māori Indigenous experience of wairua (spirit) and mauri (essence) Toi Matarau is the gallery to visit. Nestled within the vibrant Māoriland Hub, Toi Matarau presents 'Toi Matarau ki Kapiti,' an annual showcase of the Kapiti Arts Trail. This exhibition is a celebration of local artists, individuals connected to Kapiti, and the broader […]
Tamariki Maara Kai – Make your own Christmas seedling gifts
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandTamariki! Want to grow a Christmas present for someone special? Come to the Māoriland Maara (11 Raukawa St) on every Wednesday at 3.30 pm, choose a seedling and put it in a pot to decorate. We will help you raise your seedling until it is big enough to take home as a Christmas gift, and […]
Tamariki Maara Kai – Make your own Christmas seedling gifts
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandTamariki! Want to grow a Christmas present for someone special? Come to the Māoriland Maara (11 Raukawa St) on every Wednesday at 3.30 pm, choose a seedling and put it in a pot to decorate. We will help you raise your seedling until it is big enough to take home as a Christmas gift, and […]
Māoriland Presents: Anika Moa CANCELLED
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandUpdate: Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel this gig. We apologise for the inconvenience - all ticket holders will be refunded via iTicket.co.nz Spend an unforgettable night in the Māoriland Hub with the one and only Anika Moa! One of Aotearoa’s best known recording artists, television presenters and entertainers, Anika Moa has […]
Mātātuhi (Block Printmaking) Workshop with Numa MacKenzie
Toi Matarau Gallery Māoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Otaki, Kāpiti Coast, New ZealandJoin in this very special Mātātuhi Workshop with Numa MacKenzie. Numa is bringing his incredible fabric printing Kuki Airini style to the Māoriland Hub. With the holiday season approaching fast you can make that special someone a unique gift. Limited spaces available. There will be a $20 per person cost for this workshop. Open to […]
Pikopiko – Term 4
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandPikopiko is an after-school toi whakaari (drama class) for tamariki and rangatahi (aged 5 - 14) held at the Māoriland Hub. Pikopiko is led by trained actors and teachers. During these workshops, tamariki and rangatahi learn performance, and storytelling skills within a tikanga Māori framework. This term the tamariki and rangatahi will focus on bringing […]
Māoriland Film Festival 2024
ŌtakiExperience the world of Indigenous film at the 11th Māoriland Film Festival, Aotearoa’s International Indigenous Film Festival, held annually in Ōtaki on the Kāpiti Coast. MFF2024 - MARCH 20 - 24, 2024 Over five days, immerse yourself in a world of captivating screenings, thought-provoking workshops, inspiring art exhibitions, and special events that showcase the diverse […]
Māoriland Presents: Sal Dub Soundsystem ft Whirimako Black
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandCelebrate Matariki at the Māoriland Hub with Salmonella Dub SoundSystem and Whirimako Black!This special Māoriland Presents is part of Matariki Ramaroa - Māoriland’s Matariki Celebrations for 2024.We look forward to seeing you at the Māoriland Hub - home of the Māoriland Film Festival in the heart of Ōtaki.Saturday, 28th JuneDoors open 7:30pmShow starts 9pmMāoriland Hub68 […]
Māoriland Film Festival 2025
Maoriland Hub 68 Main Street, Ōtaki, Wellington, New ZealandMāoriland Film Festival is Aotearoa’s international Indigenous Film Festival, held each March in the vibrant community of Ōtaki. The MFF is the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous storytelling with five days of screenings, interactive installation and art exhibitions, industry events and more. The 12th Māoriland Film Festival will be held from March 26 - 30, […]