Ngā Whare o Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki Symposium
💫 SOLD OUT 💫
We're sorry, but registrations for this event have now closed as we've reached full capacity.
NOTE: New Venue
Lawson Field Theatre
7 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne
(See map below)
📅 Hātarei | Saturday 22 August 2026
🚪 Doors open: 8.00am
🔔 Bell: 8.50am
🕘 Programme begins: 9.00am
Due to registrations exceeding the capacity available at Tāpuihikitia Marae, the symposium has been moved to Lawson Field Theatre.
We sincerely thank Tāpuihikitia Marae and Te Aitanga a Māhaki for their understanding and continued support of this kaupapa.
Please note the change of venue and share this pānui with others who are attending.
Te Tira Whakaari Trust
Join us for a unique one-day symposium exploring the enduring legacy of Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki through the whare, people, art and kōrero that continue to carry his influence today. The whare are at the heart of this kaupapa. Through presentations from respected academics, historians, ringatoi, marae representatives and iwi leaders, the symposium will explore the history and significance of whare associated with Te Kooti and the Ringatū faith.
The programme will also examine Te Kooti’s influence on Māori artistic expression, including whakairo, kōwhaiwhai, painted whare and visual storytelling, and how these traditions continue to carry whakapapa, whakapono, identity and resilience.
We have an exciting line-up of speakers to share with you soon.
To register for the symposium, click the link below.
Places are limited, nā reira kia kamakama!
'Whakahoungia te rongopai i runga i te ngāwari me te aroha'
Map to new venue
