Come to the city's edge on Labour Weekend and be part of our maritime history at Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau.

Open Vessel Days for the Tuia 250 Flotilla, entertainment, kai and fireworks, come on down to the waterfront.

Tākiri: An Unfurling - Seven contemporary artists explore early Māori and European encounters through new work inspired by museum taonga in this new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. 
• Edmiston Gallery, New Zealand Maritime Museum 
• Free with museum admission 
• Free museum admission for Auckland residents 
12 October 2019-7 June 2020

Voyaging Fleet Arrival and Haka Pōwhiri - Join the crowds to welcome the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla into Auckland as the vessels sail past Queens Wharf. Stay to watch the haka pōwhiri as the crews come ashore;
• Flotilla arrival: Friday 25 Oct: 12pm-2pm at Queens Wharf (north end)
• Haka Pōwhiri: 2pm at Eastern Viaduct
• FREE event
• Presented by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland Council

Te Tangi o Te Moana - Sounds of the Sea - Live entertainment including Māori and Pacific dance, guest artists, bands, and speakers sharing waka voyaging knowledge.
• Friday 25 Oct; 12pm-8pm
• Saturday-Sunday 26-27 Oct; 1pm-8pm
• Monday 28 Oct; 1pm-5pm
• Karanga Plaza
• FREE event
• Presented by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland Council

Hangi Masters - A special culinary occasion with traditional Māori cuisine.
• Friday 25 Oct; 12pm-8pm
• Saturday- Sunday 26-27 Oct;10am-8pm
• Monday 28 Oct; 10am-5pm
• Te Wero Island
• Hangi viewing is free. Food will be available to purchase.
• Presented by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland Council

Tākiri LIVE - Tā Moko, Whakairo and Māori Tapa - Tā moko, whakairo and Māori tapa artist demonstrations that showcase themes and artworks in Tākiri: An Unfurling.
• Saturday–Sunday 26-27 Oct; 10am - 4pm;
• Monday 28 Oct; 10am-1pm
• New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa, Cnr Quay & Hobson St, Viaduct Harbour.
• FREE event
• Hosted by Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki
• Presented by New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa

Te Whāinga: A Culture Lab on Civility - A world-class collective of local, national, and international artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners explore the term civility.
• Friday-Sunday 25-27 Oct; 12pm-8pm
• Monday 28 Oct: 10am-1pm
• Silo 6, Silo Park
• FREE event
• Presented by Auckland War Memorial Museum/Tāmaki Paenga Hira and Smithsonian Asian Pacifc American Center

Whakapapa – Waka Tauau -- Read, view and listen to the stories of Waikato-Tainui in Tāmaki Makaurau.
• Friday 25 Oct; 12pm-5pm;
• Saturday– Monday 26-28 Oct; 10am-5pm
• Eastern Viaduct
• FREE event
• Presented by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland Council

Ata Hira Museum on the Move: Voyage to Aotearoa: Tupaia and the Endeavour - Discover this pop-up exhibition around multiple perspectives of Tupaia’s life in Tahiti, on board the Endeavour and his arrival to Aotearoa.
• Friday 25 Oct: 12pm-5pm;
• Saturday– Monday 26- 28 Oct: 10am-5pm
• Te Wero Island
• FREE event
• Presented by Auckland War Memorial Museum/ Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Tākiri: An Unfurling - Seven contemporary artists explore early Māori and European encounters through new work responding to taonga kept by the museum.
• Saturday 12 Oct 2019 – Sunday 7 June 2020
• Open from Monday – Sunday: 10am-5pm
• Edmiston Gallery, New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa, Cnr Quay & Hobson
• St, Viaduct Harbour, no bookings required. Free Museum entry for Auckland residents with proof of address. Free entry for all visitors Labour Weekend only
• Presented by New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa

My Kai My Heritage - Puna Kai is a collective of food trucks offering a unique menu of Polynesian and Māori food.
• Friday 25 Oct; 12-8pm
• Saturday-Sunday 26-27 Oct; 10am-8pm
• Monday 28 Oct: 10am-5pm
• Te Wero Island. Food is available to purchase.
• Presented by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland Council

NZ Boat-building Dynasties - Join us as we tell the story of the Logans and Baileys, two iconic New Zealand boat-building dynasties.
• Friday– Monday 25-28 Oct; 10am-4pm
• Te Wero Island
• FREE event
• Presented by Tino Rawa Trust

Tuia 250 Voyaging Education - Take part in a range of activities and presentations to learn about navigation and voyaging with ocean navigators and sailing crews from the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla.
• Saturday-Sunday 26- 27 Oct 10am - 4pm
• Monday 28 Oct 10am-1pm
• New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa, Cnr Quay & Hobson St, Viaduct Harbour
• FREE event
• Presented by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Visions of Voyages - See archival film footage of Pacific migration and waka building.
• Friday 25 Oct: 12pm-5pm
• Saturday – Monday 26-28 Oct: 10am-5pm
• Eastern Viaduct
• FREE event
• Presented by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland Council

Tuia 250 Voyage Flotilla - Open Vessel Tours - Meet the crews and take a tour onboard vessels in the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla.
• Saturday-Sunday 26 -27 Oct: 10am - 4pm
• Monday 28 Oct: 10am-1pm (selected vessels only)
• Princes Wharf & New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ana
• FREE event
• Presented by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Vector Lights for Tuia 250 – Auckland Harbour Bridge will shine in tribute to the waka and vessels that make up the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla.
• Thursday-Sunday 24-27 Oct; 8pm-midnight
• Auckland Harbour Bridge
• FREE event
• Presented by Vector Lights - a smart energy partnership between Vector and Auckland Council in collaboration with the NZ Transport Agency

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Flat fee of $7 per day on weekends at Fanshawe Street carpark. Find out more.

Kids ride free on public transport on weekends and public holidays. Find out more

Last updated: 24 October 2019