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New works from the Tuamotus

Administrator — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:48:01 +0000

Work by Lesley Coleman

A series of oils depicting life on an atoll.

Lesley spent the last six months living on the Ahe atoll. This atoll is part of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. This was Lesley’s second visit to Ahe where she was able to build on past relationships to produce a journal of everyday lives of the people. Her collection of art on show includes the use of Polynesian kina shells as a border. Her work reflects her experiences with tangata whenua whilst living on Ahe.

It is our pleasure to show Lesley’s work during Christmas until March 2012.

Nau mai haere mai ki tenei whakaaturanga rawe, welcome to this excellent exhibition.

Exhibition 22nd December 2011 to March 2012.

Haratu
The Strand
Russell

Hours Mondays to Saturdays 10 – 4pm

Entrance free, koha (donation) appreciated

Kororareka Festival Schedule

Administrator — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:42:03 +0000

Kororareka Festival Programme 2010

Come to the Festival of Kororareka

Battle of Kororareka Festival

Administrator — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:50:50 +0000

This year’s Festival of Kororareka on Saturday 13^th March, is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before. Now in its fourth year, the festival was established by the Kororareka Marae Society to mark the Battle of Kororeka in 1845 and be a celebration of local M?ori culture. With the opening of Haratu, the Kororareka Marae premises on the Russell waterfront, there will be more than ever in terms of things for visitors to see and do.

There will be events for all the family, including the Hone Heke Run from Russell Township to the Flagstaff on Maiki Hill and back, finishing on the Russell Waterfront. There will be Kapa Haka performances throughout the day, bands playing, traditional m?ori kai as well as the Best Dressed Dog competition and Miss Kororareka Beauty Pageant.

“I’m really excited about this year’s Festival” commented Festival Organiser Kaye Gorrie “particularly as we know that a lot of overseas visitors really enjoy the relaxed but truly authentic atmosphere of our M?ori culture. They don’t often get a chance to see our local groups perform Kapa Haka so it is great showcase for us and a treat for them.”

Stalls are available for craft and food sellers as well as community groups and application forms are available from http://marae.kororarekanz.com or by phoning Haratu on 09 403 7212. Entry forms for the Hone Heke Run are also available.

Welcome to Haratu

Administrator — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:10:27 +0000

Haratu is the Whare of the Kororareka Marae Society, an incorporated charitable society with a goal to operate a mult-tribal marae in the historic township of Russell. Formerly the home of the Department of Conservation, the building provides a Maori cultural presence for the community.

A range of Maori art and craft is available

Opened on 11th December 2009, the premises offer:

retail presence, featuring Maori arts and craft
venue hire for small groups and conferences
a venue for educational purposes focusing on tikanga Maori
administration facilities for the Kororareka Marae