Ngā Pou Tuata ō Kirikiriroa is a series of four wānanga designed to connect you more strongly to your whenua. The wāananga will be held across a calendar year in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

You’ll learn about the history of special places in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton and what they mean to Ngāti Wairere. You’ll develop your carving skills by working with others to make a waka kereru (a traditional bird trap). You’ll explore why some rākau (trees) become rangatira (leaders) in the forest.

By learning more about the whenua, you’ll learn new things about yourself.

We welcome Māori and Pakehā. We’d like to especially welcome rangatahi (young people) from Ngāti Wairere hapū.

Register here.