Poetic Expressions of Whakapapa

When
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Where
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Festival Hub - Grassroots Trust Stage, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Sun 22 Feb 2026, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Curated by Dr Marama Salsano

Genealogies and layers of things and people (human, non-human and beyond-human kin) are steeped in the landscapes of Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

In this free event, six exceptional local ...
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