Performing Arts Collective

16/06/2026

This will be awesome!

National Taonga Pūoro Makers Wānanga ✨

📆 14–17 Hūrae 2026
📌 Tauranga

Join us for a unique four-day immersive wānanga designed for people with some experience in whakairo and/or hanga taonga pūoro. Guided by leading kaiwhakairo taonga pūoro, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their skills, share knowledge, explore traditional practices, and connect with fellow makers from across Aotearoa. This kaupapa will be hands-on making and crafting of taonga pūoro.

Nā reira, nau mai, haere mai.

If you're interested in attending, please complete the registration form here https://forms.gle/jEmf3GkG1GPUxbWk9

16/06/2026

Clapping the beat.

16/06/2026

Save the date!!!
All members, volunteers, sponsors and audience members are welcome to come to our celebration. An opportunity to hear ideas from different groups about what events, workshops and themes they would like the collective to invest into.
Look forward to seeing you there!

15/06/2026

So thrilled to acknowledge Marlaina Curtis as our newest sponsor for WORLDBEAT. A local iconic solopreneur with a multi cultural heritage who has exceptional experience in performing and culinary arts. A massive thank you for your investment in our performers.

14/06/2026

Sharing the voices of our members.
Thanks to Alexandra- awesome having her return to share her talents in other genres. One of our multi talented performers.
Check out more shorts on our youtube channel and subscribe.

A long time member of the collective sharing her views about the be...

13/06/2026

So great to have a previous workshop participant return to performing with AFINCA and be creative with other percussion instruments. Welcome to AFINCA and the many benefits of being a Collective member. Darren Gus Guthrie; front left in red.

10/06/2026

Egypt represented at AFRICA Day, thanks to Juniper and the gems.

Africa Day Celebrations 2026Juniper, Paula and Beth

10/06/2026

Africa Day videos up on our you tube channel.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/06/2026

A big warm welcome to our new members Army, Cora and Kate. Look forward to working with you all and seeing you at our awesome upcoming workshops.