# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua & Porotiti & Pūrerehua)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: As part of our Matariki celebrations, the Village comes alive during the school holidays with a full programme of fun, hands-on activities for all ages. 

A great way to celebrate Matariki through learning, play, and connection, exploring history in an interactive and engaging way for the whole whānau.

Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua): 
Thursday, 9 July, 11am–1pm.
Join carver and artist Calvin Devine (Ngāpuhi) for a hands-on, 2-hour whakairo workshop. Create your own waka hourua (double hulled canoe) while learning how Māori navigators used the stars and traditional knowledge to cross the Pacific.
$12pp. Ages 5+ (parent supervision required for under 10s). Limited spaces available, Bookings required
Does not include admission to the Village.

Toi art carving Workshop: 
(Porotiti & Pūrerehua): Thursday, 16 July, 11am–1pm.
Join carver, artist, and cultural facilitator Calvin Devine (Ngāpuhi) for a hands-on, 2-hour whakairo (carving) workshop. Learn about traditional taonga pūoro (musical instruments) as you create your own porotiti or pūrerehua, exploring their uses, sounds, and cultural significance.
$12pp. Ages 10+. Limited spaces available, Bookings required
Does not include admission to the Village.



Admission: adult $16, senior/student $14, child $8, child under 5 free. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Last admission at 3pm.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/toi-art-carving-workshop-waka-hourua-and-porotiti-and-pūrerehua/200030381274358
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand 2010
- **lat**: -36.90192
- **long**: 174.89855
- **full address**: 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand 2010, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua & Porotiti & Pūrerehua) being held?
  - **A:** Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua & Porotiti & Pūrerehua) takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand 2010, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua & Porotiti & Pūrerehua)?
  - **A:** Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua & Porotiti & Pūrerehua) is organized by Howick Historical Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua & Porotiti & Pūrerehua) 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 Toi art carving workshop (Waka hourua & Porotiti & Pūrerehua) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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