About

This body of work titled TAU, consists of a series of wānanga: a place of sitting together to find methods of engaging with and through each other again after lock down due to the corona virus.

The show description:

“As we come out of noho tāpui/lockdown and enter back into spaces outside of our immediate bubbles, questions have come to mind surrounding the methods of re-integration. Taking a direct response from our current circumstances here in Aotearoa, this project is underpinned by three questions: How might we act in place now? Inter-act with place now and then with each other?

These questions are explored through the framework of mātauranga māori, specifically from the standpoint of a Ngāti Te Ata wahine. Firstly, by giving acknowledgement to the whenua, the land, the ‘place’ laying under the Audio Foundation space where this show will be held. Secondly, for all proceedings within this space to be guided by the māramataka, the māori lunar calendar, in preparation towards Matariki, the Māori new year occurring this month (June).”

Whakatau / Opening of Space

Date: Thursday 18 June, 5.30pm
Moon Phase: Orongonui

Wānanga TUA TAHI | 1

Date: Saturday 20 June, 5.30pm
Moon Phase: Mutuwhenua

Kaupapa:
The first wānanga will include a kōrero session about the surrounding area. These stories will guide the collective writing and composition of a waiata, which will be recorded later in the project.

Wānanga TUA RUA | 2

Date: Monday 22 June, 5.30pm
Moon Phase: Whiro / Tirea

Kaupapa:
Tonight, we’ll be learning how to make fry bread together! Afterwards, we’ll sit and share kōrero alongside our fry bread. Kai, including boil-up soup and sweeties, will be provided as tautau (toppings).

Wānanga TUA TORU | 3

Date: Wednesday 24 June, 5.30pm
Moon Phase: Ouenuku

Kaupapa:
Kono-making (basket weaving)! Together, we’ll share space while our kaiako (teachers) guide us through the protocols of harvesting harakeke and the process of weaving our own kono (basket).

Closing Event

Date: Friday 26 June, 5.30pm