# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Live Printing | Numa Mackenzie | Techno Tapa
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Numa Mackenzie at Printopia and experience the art of Moana-inspired printmaking in action.

Watch as Numa brings his creative process to life using hand-carved blocks featuring Pacific patterns and iconography to produce large-scale printed fabrics. These works draw on the deep cultural significance of gift-giving across the Pacific — an important part of ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, 21st birthdays, haircutting rituals and welcoming new arrivals.

In Pacific traditions, adorning people with material is a powerful act of connection and respect. Numa reimagines this practice through his concept of Techno Tapa, blending traditional values with contemporary technologies and materials. Like ancestral tapa cloth, these creations honour material culture while introducing a modern approach where pieces can be personalised for the individuals who will receive these taonga.

Come and witness this living practice in action and see something new being created on the day.

Our Live Printing sessions are free drop-in activities, suitable for all ages and skill levels.

About the artist
Interdisciplinary artist Numangatini Mackenzie works across graf, tatau and mixed media installation. His practice explores urban space and the processes of building connections to his Pacific heritage and communities.

His research engages with Oceanic art histories, museum collections and collaborations with practitioners working across tatau, painting, spoken word, voyaging and street art.

Instagram
@numanaturesgentleman

For the full Printopia Festival programme visit
www.printopia.nz

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/live-printing-|-numa-mackenzie-|-techno-tapa/200029977504536
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, festivals, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: The Button Factory
- **lat**: -36.85943
- **long**: 174.75433
- **full address**: The Button Factory, 2 Abbey St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Live Printing | Numa Mackenzie | Techno Tapa being held?
  - **A:** Live Printing | Numa Mackenzie | Techno Tapa takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 am at The Button Factory, 2 Abbey St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Live Printing | Numa Mackenzie | Techno Tapa?
  - **A:** Live Printing | Numa Mackenzie | Techno Tapa is organized by Printopia.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Live Printing | Numa Mackenzie | Techno Tapa is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Live Printing | Numa Mackenzie | Techno Tapa sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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