Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival 2024

Taking place in Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Ma-ui at Kaiteretere Beach, Te Tai o Aorere, this will be the third festival since 2021. The festival is a celebration bringing together waka from across Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a gathering of heritage, craftsmanship, waka workshops, interactive activities, and a platform for waka experts to share ma-tauranga waka. We hope that through the festival we raise awareness and educate people about the cultural significance and history of waka hourua, fostering a deeper understanding of waka hourua traditions for generations to come.

Free. No bookings required (unless for school groups).

This event is part of Tuku24 Whakatū.