Ngā kaupapa · Programme
Our kaupapa through the year, from the flagship block party to monthly sessions and seasonal wānanga. Free or koha-based wherever we can.
10 to 17 July · 6 to 8pm nightly
Ātea forecourt · 266 The Strand, Whakatāne
Nine fires stand on the Ātea forecourt, one for each whetū of Matariki, each carrying its star name in steel. You are welcome to place a sprig of kānuka into the ahi, a quiet hautapu for those we have lost, those still here, and the year ahead. Part of the Trust Horizon LIGHTUP Whakatāne Festival.
Explore the installation →10 to 17 July · 6 to 8pm nightly
Inside Ātea · 266 The Strand, Whakatāne
Tūhono brings together the work of koro and moko. The soundscape and moving images are the work of Te Rangimōaho Iti; the paintings are those of his celebrated grandfather, Tāme Iti. Together they tell the story of whakapapa and legacy: the transmission of kōrero from the past, to the present and into the future. Part of the Trust Horizon LIGHTUP Whakatāne Festival.
Explore the installation →Sunday 2 August · 7pm
Ātea · Whakatāne
Delaney Davidson lands at Ātea touring Baby Heavyweight, his eleventh solo album, made with Merk and his grooviest record yet: trickster storytelling, heartache and swagger, up close in duo form. Early bird tickets are gone; general release $55 via Undertheradar. Doors for a 7pm start.
Buy tickets →Every Friday · 4:30 to 7:30pm
Ātea · Whakatāne
Our weekly night market brings the hapori together: local kai, makers and artists, music from our resident selectors, and room for the whānau to settle in. Every Friday, 4:30 to 7:30pm. Come hungry, bring the kids, stay for the vibe.
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