Tuku 25 Whakatū
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Fresh FM is proud to partner with Tuku 25 as their official media partner! Throughout this special series, we’ll shine a light on the hosts behind incredible heritage festival in Whakatū, sharing the stories, traditions, and histories that make our region unique.
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Tuku 25 Whakatū - Exploring Antipoetry – Break the Poetry Norms
Published: 09/4/2025 3:00 p.m.
April 10 2025 Join us for a creative journey into the world of antipoetry, a rebellious movement that emerged in Latin America. Challenge traditional poetry with a raw, direct, and often humorous approach. Learn to craft writings using everyday language, irony, critical themes, and breaking away from conventional forms. In this workshop, you’ll explore the basics and experiment with your own knowledge, embracing the spirit of freedom and innovation. No experience needed — just an open mind and a willingness to push creative boundaries! Perfect for those interested in songwriting, spoken word, or discovering something new about themselves. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/exploring-antipoetry-break-the-poetry-norms
Tuku 25 Whakatū - Live Music Series: Paul Bond
Published: 08/4/2025 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 27 April 2025 Paul performs NZ originals about country life. Humorous anecdotes and poems about Kiwi history and topical events. Paul accompanies his songs with ukulele or accordion. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/live-music-series-paul-bond
Tuku 25 Whakatū - Hikoi Awhiowhio with Donna McLeod
Published: 03/4/2025 1:00 p.m.
Friday, 2 May 2025 Donna has two events in Tuku 25 this year. The first is Awhiowhio, a powerful exhibition featuring a towering tornado woven from harakeke, symbolizing collective voices and movement. Created in response to Hıkoi Toitu- Te Tiriti, it gathers and reflects participants’ impressions, weaving their experiences into a dynamic, living form. The swirling harakeke embodies resilience, unity, and the ongoing dialogue of Te Tiriti. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. This is on Monday, 10 March - Saturday, 5 April 2025. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/hikoi-exhibition The second event is Hikoi Awhiowhio on the 2nd of May which is a collection of stories told by those from Te Tau lhu, who joined the Hikoi in 2024 to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill. These stories are woven together by Donna Mcleod. The journey starts at Kaiteriteri beach with karakia acknowledging the Nelson Tenths and unresolved grief, following the ferry trip and plane flights across Te Moana o raukawa - Cook Strait - to marching, to standing before the Beehive. These are the voices of pepe, tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke, kaumatua, and whanau. Through waiata, haka, karakia, Whiti and korero in Te Reo Maori, English and other languages and taonga puoro their stories are told. This is intergenerational, this is bicultural, this is multi-cultural, this is Aotearoa. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/hikoi-awhiowhio
Tuku 25 Whakatū - Tertulia with Pablo Salas
Published: 02/4/2025 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 4 April 2025 Be part of the magical experience of a “Tertulia”, an old Spanish word that sums up ‘social gathering or discussion group’ where ideas come to life through different arts: spoken word, poetry, live music, storytelling or acting. We invite you to share your creative expressions or have someone else bring your written words to life. Whether you’re an artist or an enthusiast, this is your space to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Come and contribute to a vibrant night of artistic exchange and community spirit. Let’s create together! https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/bringing-back-tertulia
Tuku 25 Whakatū - Indian Block Printing
Published: 02/4/2025 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, 19 April 2025 Join us for one of two workshop sessions on India’s popular craft of block printing. Participants will make greeting cards for their loved ones using wooden blocks during the workshop. No prior experience is required. Free chai and Indian snacks will be served during each workshop. Come along to this enjoyable and hands-on creative activity. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/indian-block-printing-workshop
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