Taniwha are supernatural creatures who inhabit rivers, lakes, caves or the sea - some are terrifying, others protective. Many were said to have accompanied our Polynesian ancestors to Āotearoa. Taniwha are our ancient guide to resource management and perhaps offer us a new way to navigate our understanding of pandemic. 

At the maker-space, 50a Rosebank Road, you are invited to make your own taniwha through various mediums: master carver Natanahira Pona, weaver Frank Topia and artists Ngaroma Riley and Linda Lee and have provided a variety of resources. We hope to provide a magical sensory experience for visitors and through our space inspire the next generation to think about the importance we play in kaitiakitanga or collective guardianship.

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Drop by to weave, read, draw and learn about taniwha, why tupuna held them in such high esteem, and how we can maintain relationships with them today.