E oho! A Te Atiawa — Taranaki Whanui perspective on Wellington’s landscape

Tangata whenua perspective of Wellington waterfront

Morrie and Honiana Love will provide a Te Atiawa perspective on the Treaty and the history of Te-Whanganui-a-Tara/ Wellington by taking you on a walking tour from the National Library along the waterfront to Wharewaka, sharing stories and matauranga/knowledge.

Explore the landscape of our city through the eyes of tangata whenua.

Wear your walking shoes!

Tour timing

4pm — Assemble at He Tohu exhibition, National Library. Tour to refresh your knowledge on Te Tiriti in relation to the Raukawa Moana sheet.

4.30 — Walking tour to sites of significance to Te Atiawa in Wellington

5.30 — Arrive at Wharewaka for kōrero and kai. Nibbles will be
provided (optional)

Fully booked

This event has been very popular and is fully booked.

E oho! Waitangi Series 2021

E OHO! Waitangi Series 2021 is a series that aims to lay the foundation for all people living in Aotearoa by exploring key events in history that shaped the nation we call home.

This series is for everyone; featuring an amazing line-up of speakers from diverse backgrounds, experts, artists and activists, comprising a range of performances, screenings, workshops and public talks that focus on historical events, contemporary consequences and collective understanding.

The programme for each event entails inspiring talks and the opportunity
to kōrero further after the event.

E Oho! Waitangi Series 2021 — other events in the series.

Check before you come

Due to COVID-19 some of our events can be cancelled or postponed at very short notice. Please check the website for updated information about individual events before you come.

If New Zealand moves to Covid Alert Level 3 or 4, this event will be held as a webinar. Check this page for the link and updated details

For more general information about National Library services and exhibitions have look at our COVID-19 page.

About the speakers

Morrie Love and his daughter Honiana are descendants of Te Atiawa rangatira who have signed Te Tiriti/ the Treaty of Waitangi.

Morrie Love (Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāti Tama iwi of Taranaki), began his career in soil and water engineering. He is now Managing Director of Raukura Consultants specialising in Māori resource management. He is also a Former chair of Wellington Tenths Trust, and extensively offers advice to government on Māori resource matters.

Honiana Love is the Chief Executive — Tumu Whakarae of Ngā Taonga Sounds and Vision. Prior to joining Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision as Pou Ārahi, she was Senior Adviser Māori at Manatū Taonga, Ministry for Culture and Heritage. She has over 25 years of archival experience — including working as an archivist.