Waka on Avon

16/02/2024

Great to have the mighty NZ Warriors with christchurchnz and some of their most passionate fans on the wakas today.
Up the Wahs.

15/12/2023

We have been doing some landscaping mahi on our site, and the grass is now coming up. We still have the planter boxes and some art installations to arrive but we are trying to make it more presentable to our manuhiri (guests)

So this is what we look like now on the cnr of Colombo and Oxford Tce

09/07/2023

Our waka at the Raranga footbridge at night.

06/07/2023

If you are coming down to Tīrama Mai, the light festival experience based on Matariki in Victoria Square, come over to the Raranga footbridge and see our waka that are anchored there for the Matariki period.

03/03/2023

As part of a promotion for Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, we took Mikaere (our waka) into a part of the awa that we don't normally haerenga (journey) into. The following is a beautiful series of pics of this part of Ōtākaro (Avon) river.
Kia ora to for allowing us to be part of your journey.

03/02/2023

10/01/2023

31/12/2022

Mikaere our Waka on the awa (river)

31/12/2022

Waka on Avon (KoTane) our new site at 794 Colombo Street, cnr Oxford Tce and Colombo Street opp Victoria Sq.

31/12/2022

A video of our team at mahi (work)
This was filmed for the opening of Te Pae (Christchurch Convention Centre) and show our team in full regalia, powering up the awa (river). It’s also showcases Segia (one of our senior staff members) performing the Karanga (call of welcome)
We don’t dress like this all the time, but we do hoe (paddle) like this all the time.
Come down and give it a go! We would love to see you

22/12/2022

A beautiful picture of our waka (Mikaere) on the awa from above. Waka on Avon is changing to Ko Tāne. This will include our Waka, Tour and Cultural Experience operations. Rebranding early 2023

22/12/2022

Our booking Kiosk, and staff office with the incredible feature of deluxe bathrooms for our manuhiri (guests).

You will start to notice our new branding Ko Tāne, this will incorporate our Waka, Tour and Culture Experiences operations.

04/10/2022

🫶👍A big tēnā koutou to Dave Norris boat builders .davienorris.co.nz and the members of our team who gave the TLC to our damaged waka after the winter floods in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

🥳We are now back on the awa and the waka look like they are brand new with bonus extra seats so even more people can join the fun🤩

23/06/2022

https://youtu.be/ql6_4i-0Tz8

Matariki Live from Otautahi

23/06/2022

Matariki ki Ōtautahi – FREE Concert & Livestream – Friday JUNE 24
The concert runs from 10am – 2pm. If you can’t make it to the James Hay Theatre join us on the live stream available via the Waka On Avon FaceBook page.
https://www.facebook.com/wakaonavon/

The line-up includes: Te Pao a Tahu, Kotahitanga - New Generation, Waitaha Kōhao Hōu, Rehua Marae Kaumātua Choir, Pasifika groups, Ngairo Heretaunga Quartet, Huakina and Dillastrate.
The Matariki ki Ōtautahi Celebration is brought to you by Pounamu Ngāi Tahu Trust and supported by Te Arawhiti – The Office for Māori Crown Relationships and Te Tari Taiwhenua – Internal Affairs.

23/06/2022

Matariki ki Ōtautahi – FREE Concert & Livestream – Friday JUNE 24

Join us at the James Hay Theatre to celebrate Matariki and enjoy some of the region’s top kapa haka and Pasifika groups and local bands including high-energy, funk-laced locals Dillastrate. Te reo champion Anton Matthews and Tahu FM announcer Jason Phillips are your MCs along with special guest William Waiirua bringing his own special brand of “wowwJoin us at the James Hay Theatre to celebrate Matariki and enjoy some of the region’s top kapa haka and Pasifika groups and local bands including high-energy, funk-laced locals Dillastrate. Te reo champion Anton Matthews and Tahu FM announcer Jason Phillips are your MCs along with special guest William Waiirua bringing his own special brand of “woww ” to the show.

22/06/2022

Matariki ki Ōtautahi – FREE Concert & Livestream – Friday JUNE 24

The concert runs from 10am – 2pm. If you can’t make it to the James Hay Theatre join us on the live stream available via the Waka On Avon FaceBook page. https://www.facebook.com/wakaonavon/

The line-up includes: Te Pao a Tahu, Kotahitanga - New Generation, Waitaha Kōhao Hōu, Rehua Marae Kaumātua Choir, Pasifika groups, Ngairo Heretaunga Quartet, Huakina and Dillastrate.

The Matariki ki Ōtautahi Celebration is brought to you by Pounamu Ngāi Tahu Trust and supported by Te Arawhiti – The Office for Māori Crown Relationships and Te Tari Taiwhenua – Internal Affairs.

20/06/2022

Matariki ki Ōtautahi – FREE Concert & Livestream – Friday JUNE 24

Join us at the James Hay Theatre to celebrate Matariki and enjoy some of the region’s top kapa haka and Pasifika groups and local bands including high-energy, funk-laced locals Dillastrate. Te reo champion Anton Matthews and Tahu FM announcer Jason Phillips are your MCs along with special guest William Waiirua bringing his own special brand of “wowwee” to the show.

05/02/2022

LIVESTREAMING now e te whānau.
Follow the link to our YouTube Livestream and enjoy the day’s festivities: performances, interviews and more. Mauri ora.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fwXhvBbBW4

03/02/2022

🥳Waitangi Day in Ōtautahi is happening😍…albeit a little differently 👀 👀

This media release explains it all, including the all-important livestream link, so you, your whānau and friends can join the celebrations, no matter where you live.

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𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 - 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

Waitangi celebrations in Ōtautahi Christchurch will be streamed online to thousands of whānau across the motu.

Up to 15,000 visitors have previously attended the Waitangi Day Festival in Victoria Square since its inception in 2019.

COVID-19 restrictions this year threatened to halt the festivities, but event organiser and local tourism operator David Brennan, Ngāi Tahu, who runs Waka On Avon and Ko Tāne, isn’t about to let COVID get in his way.

“The kaupapa of this festival has always been about the people. Atawhaitia te iwi – care for the people.

“These have been a tough two years on everyone and the opportunity to share, reflect and celebrate our nationhood is important for our overall wellbeing.

“Taking the celebrations – the songs, the dancing and the stories - online means we can still bring people together, but in the comfort of their own homes to celebrate and commemorate this important day in our nation’s history,” says Mr Brennan.

The Waitangi Day Festival runs from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 6 February and features performances by kapa haka groups, the Pasifika community and local bands. Tahu FM radio hosts Jason Phillips and Tumehe Rongonui will keep the laughs coming in front of a live audience of up to 100 invited guests at an indoor venue.

“We are very conscious of the red traffic light settings and the implications that has on running an event. We are adhering to all the guidelines to ensure the utmost safety of our guests, performers, event staff and community.”

The Waitangi Day Festival is supported by the Christchurch City Council, Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

The livestream is available on YouTube >>> https://youtu.be/1fwXhvBbBW4

Or join our Facebook event to receive a reminder >>>
https://fb.me/e/32zPCEnO3

13/03/2021

Sunday fun day