Ngāi Tahu Presents
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is proud to be part of the 2009 Christchurch Arts Festival. For the past 10 years Te Runanga has been supporting Ngāi Tahu arts and artists and building relationships through the festival. Tā Tipene O'Regan is the festival Patron and has helped shape its development so that today it has grown to become the premier festival in Te Waipounamu. This year Ngāi Tahu presents two major works Waharoa:Storybox and Snare/mahanga.
Waharoa:Storybox is a video artwork which brings together our kaumātua and tamariki sharing their thoughts and aspirations for their and our collective futures. The work also reflects on the past using as a lens the ancient Puāri Pā that once stood near the banks of the Avon River. Storybox features the work of Nathan Pohio and forms two gigantic waharoa (gateways) in to the Cathedral Square and will welcome visitors to the multi-media experience that is the WinterGarden.
Snare/mahanga is a visual arts celebration. Featuring Ngāi Tahu photographers Fiona Pardington and Neil Pardington, amongst 10 other leading artists, the exhibition explores the Canterbury Museum's bird collection. Situated at the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, it also features a diverse range of workshops for Ngāi Tahu whānui.
All Ngāi Tahu whānui are able to take advantage of a special 30% discounted ticket rate for all Christchurch Arts Festival organised shows and performances.
Waharoa: Storybox:
WinterGarden - Screens from dusk daily
23 July — 9 August 2009
Waharoa: Storybox: celebrating people and place is a site specific video installation documentary project that explores layers of history and connections through time.
Located in the Waharoa — Gateway — at the entrances to the WinterGarden, Storybox is based around the notion of ‘emotional migration' with stories relating to the history of the site from the earliest known stories through
to contemporary life. Screening from dusk daily.
Photo: David Turnbull
Snare/Māhanga
McDougall Art Gallery - 10am – 5pm
23 July — 9 August 2009
Contemporary Artists respond to Birds in the Canterbury Museum Collection
Using the Canterbury Museum's ornithological collection as inspiration, contemporary artists address issues of extinction, conservation, collecting and preservation in this exhibition combining the old and the new.
Snare/māhanga explores issues around birds that are endangered, threatened or in serious decline through new works and installations of Hannah and Aaron Beehre, Barry Cleavin, Geoff Dixon, Hannah Kidd, Peter Madden, Hamish Palmer, Ronnie van Hout and Wayne Youle, alongside photography by Neil Pardington and Fiona Pardington and paintings by Bill Hammond.
Delving into the usually out-of-bounds works in storage in the Canterbury Museum's world-class ornithological collection, the artists examined rare specimens and skeletal remains of extinct birds – including the moa, the huia, the Haast eagle and the golden kakapo, along with endangered birds such as kiwi and kakapo. The diversity of interpretations resourced from the collections of Sir Walter Buller, Julius von Haast and other collectors of things rare and exotic, is amazing and will be displayed alongside the original specimens.
Curated by Helen Kedgley
Complimenting the exhibition is a collection of bird related works by Ngāi Tahu artists spanning a diverse range of media. Exhibitors include Ross Hemera, Areta Wilkinson, Te Mairiki Williams, Morehu Flutey-Henare, Jill Kitto, Caine Tauwhare, Reihana Parata, Ariana Tikao and footage from the New Zealand Film Archives.
Photo: Wehi/Fear Ka Koriki Te Manu Handprinted photograph, 2004 Fiona Pardington.
Courtesy of Nadene Milne Gallery, Arrowtown.
Cloak Conservation
Dates: Friday 24 July – Friday 31 July 10am-1pm
Venue: McDougall Art Gallery
Weaver: Ranui Ngarimu
Admission: Free
Ranui Ngarimu is a master weaver with a lifetimes' experience. During the festival she will be working on a cloak conservation project at the gallery and will be happy to talk to visitors about her work. Ranui uses traditional Māori technology and techniques and sources the natural fibres and materials that her Ngāi Tahu ancestors used. She has exhibited her work nationally and internationally and co-authoured the book The Art of Māori Weaving.
Mahi Raranga
Dates: Friday 24 July - Sunday 9 August 1pm-4pm
Venue: McDougall Art Gallery
Weavers: Morehu Flutey-Henare, Reihana Parata and Ranui Ngarimu
Admission: Free
Morehu and Reihana are two of Aotearoa's most accomplished weavers. With over 45 years experience Reihana began weaving when she worked on tukutuku (woven panels) for Rehua Marae in Christchurch. She continues to develop her weaving skills and regularly passes them on teaching mahi korowai (making of traditional cloaks) and tukutuku. She was acknowledged in 2003 with a Tā Kingi Ihaka Award for a lifetime contribution to Māori arts. Morehu started weaving taniko (geometric finger-weaving) 30 years ago. She is passionate about raranga and a weaver of kete, kākahu and most Māori articles using traditional and contemporary mediums, materials and art designs.
In the Kitchen with Jason Dell
Date: Monday 3 August 3.30pm-5.30pm and 6pm-8pm
Registrations: 20
Tickets: $20
Venue: CPIT
Booking: Book Here »
This is a rare opportunity to be up close and personal with one of New Zealand's top chefs. Learn the secrets behind Jason Dell's simple and fresh cooking styles with a hands-on demonstration that will both entertain and educate you. Jason will be working with local seafood delicacies so prepare your taste buds for a special gastronomic experience. There are two sessions available.
Ngāi Tahu Master Chef Jason Dell appears courtesy of Singapore Airlines.
Workshops
Innovative, fun and interactive! Pack the whānau into the car and bring them to the Christchurch Art Gallery to spend the weekend with our Ngāi Tahu artists. Learn how to make a manu tukutuku (kite) out of traditional materials. Bring a stone, a shell or a treasured tāonga and learn how to weave a kupenga (net) around it. If you're interested in drawing or painting then check out Kōhatu Mauri (mauri stone) – where you'll learn more about our rock art forms and then paint them onto your own kohatu mauri.
Discover more about the stars and how to draw them in different styles. For those budding weavers out there, young and old, learn how to make your very own whetu bling or create a woven masterpiece.
Ngāi Tahu presents an array of exciting workshops and activities delivered by our own Ngāi Tahu artists. Workshops are being held at the Christchurch Art Gallery and entry is by gold coin. Workshops are limited so book your place now by phoning the Ngāi Tahu Call Centre on 0800 942 472.
Let your imagination soar and the artist within come out and play!
Manu Tukutuku
Create your very own Manu Tukutuku (kite) using harakeke and other natural materials. It can be released to fly in the wind or a beautiful artwork to grace the walls of your whare. SOLD OUT |
Kōhatu Mauri
Come and learn how to draw and paint your very own design onto a Kōhatu Mauri (stone mauri). Your tāua and pōua would love one of these on their mantel piece. Be part of the new generation of Ngāi Tahu rock artists! SOLD OUT |
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Create your own story and then make your very own pukapuka (book) using the latest technology. This is a fun interactive workshop for the whole whānau so bring your imagination and prepare to learn. |
Date: Saturday 25 July, 10am-1pm
Class max: 15
Suitability: All ages
Tutors: Morehu Flutey-Henare and Reihana Parata |
Date: Saturday 25 July 1:30pm-4pm
Class max: 15
Suitability: All ages
Tutor: Te Mairiki Williams
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Date: Sunday 26 July 1.30pm-4pm
Class max: 12
Suitability: All ages
Tutor: Charisma Rangipunga and Hana O'Regan |
Kupenga
Have you ever found a beautiful shell or stone and you thought, ‘this could make a stunning necklace'? Yes! Well, bring it to the Kupenga workshop and learn how to weave a kupenga (snare or net) around it so you can wear your tāonga. |
Mahi Raranga
Weave some magic into your world. Discover weaving and how to create a masterpiece using harakeke, feathers and other natural materials. |
Whakapapa Research
"I want to start to put my family tree (whakapapa) together but I don't know where to start!" Learn some simple steps to start researching your family tree — who you can talk to, places that have information and useful websites. Whakapapa staff will be available after the workshop to talk one on one and check your details on the Ngāi Tahu whakapapa database. |
Date: Sunday 26 July 10am-1pm
Class max: 15
Suitability: All ages
Tutor: Paula Rigby |
Date: Saturday 1 August 10am-1pm
Class max: 15
Suitability: All ages
Tutor: Morehu Flutey-Henare and Reihana Parata |
Date: Saturday 1 August 1.30pm-4pm
Class max: 12
Suitability: Any Age
Tutor: Karen Meihana
(Whakapapa Unit) |
Whetu Bling
Create your own wearable constellation to celebrate Matariki. Using traditional weaving methods weave satin ribbon and beads into beautiful sparkling star brooches. Simple sewing skills and careful hand work is involved. BYO: glasses (if you need them), sharp sewing scissors and any beads (only if you have them). |
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Date: Sunday 2 August 1.30pm-4pm
Class max: 12
Suitability: Teenage plus
Tutor: Areta Wilkinson |
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Ngāi Tahu Features
Piki Huia Fashion Show
Piki Huia is a fashion show that will take you on a journey through time. From some of the earliest examples of Ngāi Tahu handmade kahukiwi (kiwi feather cloaks) through to modern day use of feathers in clothing and fashion wear. This show seizes on the snare/mahanga exhibition theme and brings it alive for all to see. Featuring Ngāi Tahu singer and songwriter Ariana Tikao.
Dates:
Saturday 25 July 1.30pm-2.30pm
Sunday 26 July 1.30pm-2.30pm
Admission: Free
Ariana Tikao: Ōhākī
TelstraClear Club
26 July, 5.30pm
Mixing whānau, whakapapa and whenua,
Ariana Tikao's brand new show 'Ōhākī' explores
through music, the dying words of her ancestor,
Tamati Tikao. His Ōhākī was spoken to his
family at Ōpukutahi, on Banks Peninsula on
27 September, 1885. Ariana collaborates with
tāoka pūoro legend, Richard Nunns and video
artist Louise Potiki Bryant (Kāi Tahu) to produce
a spellbinding work, highlighting the enduring
relevance of her tīpuna's words.
Kui Kui Whiti Ora
Ngāi Tahu has always had a strong cultural association with the native birds of Te Waipounamu. Living in the harsh South Island environment, manu (birds) were essential for survival. They were an important food source as well as providing materials for clothing. Ngāi Tahu also has a strong spiritual connection with manu. David O'Connell, general manager, Tribal Interests at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will speak about these relationships and detail current native bird projects Ngāi Tahu is involved with today.
Date: Monday 27 July 6-7pm
Registrations: 30
Audience: Over 18yrs
Speaker: David O'Connell
Venue: Canterbury Museum Birdroom
Tītī Talks
Jane Davis has been visiting the Tītī Islands for more than 70years. She has worked tirelessly to protect the islands and the annual harvest of the traditional Ngāi Tahu delicacy. Hear about her relationship with the birds and the islands and how they have helped shape her life. Joining her this evening is one of the country's leading chefs Jason Dell who will be preparing tasty tītī treats and talking about his award-winning style of cooking.
Date: Friday 31 July 6pm-9pm
Registrations: 30
Audience: Over 18yrs
Speakers: Jane Davis and Jason Dell
