# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrākei
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:45 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Dane Tumahai is a 7th-generation Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, a direct descendant of the Maori Chief, Apihai Te Kawau who gifted land to establish Auckland City. He have my own Tourism company that delivers authentic cultural experiences of our past, present and future.

As a Cultural Edutainer, this is based on historical fact, stories handed down by my tūpuna and accessing cultural sites of significance in Tāmaki Makaurau that underpin our stories from "Survivalism to Thrivalism"

ITINERARY

9:45am start – Meet and park at Okahu Bay at 9:45am on the beach side opposite the urupā (cemetery) on Tamaki Drive. Meeting point on google maps.

Location 1 – Okahu Bay: Our forced relocation of our Original papakainga, significance of Okahu Bay, our links to Te Arawa and Tainui, Home fires burning – mana lost.

Location 2 – Kitemoana Street & Takaparawhau: "Our living village" - housing past, present and future

Hīkoi (walk across the whenua)

Orakei Marae "on the boundary", tikanga and kawa (cultural protocols) history of its establishment, its role and purpose, significant events

Bastion Point occupation/Treaty of Waitangi – mana regained - "Co governance does work when you have 2 parties that have a shared kaupapa"

Ngati Whatua Orakei – present leadership and vision for the future

Location 3 – Pourewa: Establishment of the Native nursery and Maara kai - "Ōrākei Visual Framework" History and significance of this land and how our matauranga (knowledge) informs our cultural practice, including kai as a covid response and how we partner with the community.

Tour concludes at 12.30pm.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/survivalism-to-thrivalism-Ōrākei/200030425563046
- **Event Categories**: meetups, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Okahu Bay Beach
- **lat**: -36.850676698463
- **long**: 174.81696367264
- **full address**: Okahu Bay Beach, 14 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand, Auckland

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrākei
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrakei being held?
  - **A:** Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrakei takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:45 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Okahu Bay Beach, 14 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrakei?
  - **A:** Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrakei is organized by Auckland East Community Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrakei is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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 Survivalism to Thrivalism - Ōrakei sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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