# Event Details

- **Event Name**: He Kete Pounamu — Manu Aute Making
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Get into the spirit of Matariki with a workshop that explores the taoka art of manu aute – traditional Māori kite making.

Led by local artist Lucy Smith, this workshop celebrates the process of creation. You'll work together in small groups to bring a handful of manu aute to life – sharing knowledge, skills, and kōrero along the way. Lucy will guide you through each step, weaving in the stories and significance behind this treasured craft.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with te ao Māori, mark the Māori New Year, and experience the joy of making together.

Suitable for all ages and skill levels, with no prior experience necessary. Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm, Friday 10 July
Hutton Theatre
$15 per person
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/he-kete-pounamu-—-manu-aute-making/200030255261620
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunedin
- **state**: OT
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Tūhura Otago Museum
- **lat**: -45.865806853734
- **long**: 170.51081306137
- **full address**: Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street,Dunedin, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is He Kete Pounamu — Manu Aute Making being held?
  - **A:** He Kete Pounamu — Manu Aute Making takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street,Dunedin, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing He Kete Pounamu — Manu Aute Making?
  - **A:** He Kete Pounamu — Manu Aute Making is organized by Tūhura Otago Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** He Kete Pounamu — Manu Aute Making 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 Dunedin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If He Kete Pounamu — Manu Aute Making sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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