Kiekie preparation for weavers

Where

Auckland Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland

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When

Saturday 10 October 2026
9am-3pm



Cost

Paid

$60 per person

Bookings

https://events.humanitix.com/kiekie-preparation-for-weavers-9p6afaz9

Limited to 15 participants. Book your ticket so you don't miss out.

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Join us for a full day harvest and preparation of kiekie for weaving workshop. For adult only.

Join Lee-Ann in practicing traditional methods of gathering of this fibre, preparing the raw material, boiling and drying.

You will use various haehae (sizing tools) for sizing the strands. Stories belonging to this fibre and what it was used for will be shared.

This workshop will be held in the pā harakeke shelter.

Please bring:

  • Your own lunch and drink
  • Gloves
  • Closed sturdy footwear
  • A towel or small trampoline to take kiekie strands home
  • Darning needle
  • Be dressed for working outdoors.
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