Professional Development Workshops for Teachers
Available throughout the year by appointment
Teachers: 18+
Inspire Creativity. Build Confidence. Take Practical Skills Back to the Classroom.
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Matariki Poi
Available Term 2 2026
Mon 20 Apr - Fri 3 Jul
Looking into tikanga (customs) and whakapapa (genealogy), tamariki will take inspiration from a star from the Matariki star cluster and create a foam board design to then print onto fabric and use to cover their own poi ball.
Then assembling their poi, they will plait their taura (cord) and create the hukahuka (tassel) to attach on the end. To finish, everyone will learn some basic poi movements and have a go at Māori Poi together.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED FOR TERM 2
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Primary: Y0 - Y8
Available Term 2 2026
Mon 20 Apr - Fri 3 Jul
$10.50 + GST
*Cost shown is per student, includes materials and educators and is excluding GST.
Available weekdays 10am - 1pm
Class length: 3 hours (including 20 minute break)
Group size: Min 35 - Max 60 (Smaller groups POA - minimum charge applies)
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Pakiwaitara - Taniwha Tales
Available Term 4 2026
Mon 12 Oct - Fri 18 Dec
Primary: Y0 - Y8
BOOK NOW FOR TERM 4
The second in our popular series of pakiwaitara focusing on local histories and place. Pakiwaitara are traditional stories that serve to share knowledge, teach lessons, explain phenomena, and establish social or cultural practices. Taniwha Tales follows Tāmaki taniwha across our local landscape, and Waitematā and Manukau harbours.
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Neon Dream Beasts
Available Term 4 2026 & Term 1 2027
Mon 12 Oct - Fri 9 Apr
Primary: Y0 - Y8
Unleash your imagination and bring your ultimate protector to life in this vibrant art adventure! Inspired by the bold "Exquisite Kaitiaki" (guardian) figures of New Zealand’s renowned Dreamgirls Art Collective, tamariki will design their own mythical dream beast.
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