Mouri Wai, Mouri Tangata: The next generation of kaitiaki share their story

On the opening day of new Govett-Brewster Art Gallery exhibition He Tukutuku Auahatanga: Maureen Lander with Community, Ngā Manu Pīkoko proudly share their collaboration with lead artist Maureen Lander, centred around the kaupapa of kaitiakitanga. Listen deeply as these youth leaders share their rich experiences, highlighting their connection and care for local awa, kiwi, and whenua and be inspired by their dedication and passion for the environment and cultural heritage.

Ngā Manu Pīkoko, is a special group of tamariki from local kura and schools involved in Te Ara Taiao. An environmental leadership programme aimed at enhancing the mouri and ecology of the whenua, awa, and moana. Through active relationships between people and nature, they engage in hands-on management of these taonga, deepening their understanding by learning the stories of the land and creating their own. Join us and hear more.

This event is free, part of the opening day programme for new exhibition He Tukutuku Auahatanga: Maureen Lander with Community. Find out more on the Govett-Brewster website.

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Photo: Maureen Lander with Te Pi’ipi’inga Kakano Mai Rangiatea, Ko Ngā Puna Waiora o Taranaki (detail), 1993. Photograph: Bryan James, Maureen Lander Archive.

You may also like the following events from Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre:

• This Saturday, 7th June, 11:00 am, Performance: First Sound, Last Sound in New Plymouth
• Next Tuesday, 10th June, 06:00 pm, Monica Brewster Evening June: Andreas Mikellis in New Plymouth
• Next Saturday, 14th June, 01:00 am, Entwined Perspectives: a tour with the artists in New Plymouth

Also check out other Arts events in New Plymouth, Exhibitions in New Plymouth.