02 · GALLERY
Five frames.
Te Marae o Rongomaraeroa is the national marae inside the Te Papa Tongarewa museum on the Wellington harbour. Carved under the direction of Cliff Whiting of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, the wharenui is a contemporary statement that traditional Māori architecture is a living language rather than a museum piece. The interior is a luminous riot of carved totara, painted kowhaiwhai, and woven tukutuku panels. Sunday afternoon kapa haka performances are free and open to the public. Approach respectfully. Follow the kaitiaki's lead. Use Māori, iwi, mana whenua throughout.
Sunday afternoon kapa haka performances are free and public. Approach respectfully, follow the kaitiaki's lead.
A sacred space where indigenous music is performed with full ceremonial weight, inside a contemporary masterwork.
Sunday afternoons for free public kapa haka performances. Daytime visits to the marae any day Te Papa is open. The museum's Matariki (Māori New Year, June-July) programming features extended music and ceremonial events.
Te Papa museum daily 10:00 to 18:00 (free entry). Kapa haka performances Sundays at 14:00 typically. Marae viewable from the museum walking circuit; protocol-respecting visits arranged via the museum.
Walk from Wellington Railway Station 15 minutes south along the harbour. From Wellington Airport, 25 minutes by Airport Flyer. Te Papa faces the harbour at Cable Street.