March, 2019

Harakeke - From Harvest to Basket

2019Sat16Mar10:00 am12:00 pmHarakeke - From Harvest to BasketPa Harakeke10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event TypeCulture, Environmental, Free Suitable for AgesChildren (5 to 10 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) LocationWest Auckland

When

Saturday 16 March 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where

Pa Harakeke

Smythe Road Cycle Way, Henderson, Auckland

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Event Details

Come and learn about Māori tikanga (practices) that apply to harakeke (NZ flax) harvesting.

Learn more about different harakeke varieties, how to harvest correctly and care for the plant. There will also be an opportunity to weave a simple basket using the harvested harakeke and to join the monthly weaving group.

FREE, but bookings are required: ann.uerata@fwn.org.nz 

Brought to you by Corban’s Weaving Circle.

Price

FREE

Organiser

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EcoMatters Environment Trust

EcoMatters Environment Trust aims to connect people and place and to nurture kaitiakitanga (guardianship). Ecomatters works with and for the...
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