# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mau Rākau Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mau Rākau Workshop – Community Wānanga

Local educator Hohaia Brown introduces rangatahi and adults to the tikanga, whakapapa and foundational techniques of mau rākau (Māori martial arts). Kai and kōrero included afterwards.

The session focuses on safety, stance, footwork, basic strikes and blocks, and the cultural narratives that give each movement its meaning. Participants learn through wānanga-style instruction: whakawhanaungatanga, kōrero tuku iho, hands-on drills, partnered activities, and a closing reflection.

The kaupapa emphasises discipline, confidence, cultural pride, and community connection.

Hohaia Brown (often referred to as Matua Hohaia) is a prominent Māori educator, cultural practitioner, and community leader on Waiheke Island. He serves as a Pouako Māori (Māori teacher) at Waiheke High School, where he helps students connect with te reo Māori and tikanga.

Part of Motu Matariki Festival 2026, generously funded by Foundation North

All abilities welcome | For ages 12 plus.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/takapuna/mau-rākau-workshop/200030213406227
- **Event Categories**: workshops, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Takapuna
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Artworks Community Theatre
- **lat**: -36.781078999
- **long**: 175.0073477165
- **full address**: Artworks Community Theatre, 129 Ocean View Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand, Takapuna

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mau Rakau Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Mau Rakau Workshop takes place on Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Artworks Community Theatre, 129 Ocean View Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand, Takapuna.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mau Rakau Workshop?
  - **A:** Mau Rakau Workshop is organized by Artworks Community Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mau Rakau Workshop 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 Takapuna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mau Rakau Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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