Te Herenga Waka Festival - Mon 11 Feb - Sun 26 Feb
20th January, 2017
A Kahungunu-led initiative supported by Te Matatini
Mon 11 Feb - Sun 26 Feb
Voyaging canoes from New Zealand and nations across the Pacific will travel back in time celebrating the glitz and glamour of the 1930s in New Zealand’s Art Deco Capital of Napier. Over 40,000 people flock from all over the world into Napier to enjoy over 120 activities at the Tremains Art Deco Festival 2017.
A pageant will be held as part of the waka festival which will include cultural performances and conclude with a floating water lantern ceremony.
When: Tuesday 11 - Sunday 26 February 2017
Where: West Quay, Foreshore, Ahuriri, Napier
Waka Welcome Ceremony
When:Sunday 12 February
Where: Ahuriri Napier
Waka History by ‘living treasure’ waka builder Hekenuku Busby
When: Monday 13 February
Where: Matahiwi Marae, Lawn Road, Clive
Waka Navigation by Jack Thatcher
When: Tuesday 14 February
Where: Ahuriri, Napier
Waka Healthy and Sustainable kai for voyages by Greta Carney
When: Wednesday 15 February
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Ahuriri, Napier
Waka Hourua Regatta
When: Thursday 16 February
Where: Pacific Ocean, Foreshore, Harding Road, Ahuriri, Napier
Waka Art Deco Sailings
When: Friday 18 February, Saturday 19 February
Where: West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier
Waka Ama Races
When: Saturday 18 February
Where: Pacific Ocean, Foreshore, Harding Road, Ahuriri, Napier
Kahungunu Water-Borne Show
When: Sunday 19 February
Where: Lagoon, Napier Sailing Club, Pandora Road, Ahuriri, Napier