Ōtari Raranga Weavers

03/10/2026

Studio or Saturday, weaving sessions to suit you.

https://otariraranga.co.nz/events/

01/10/2026

Kia ora e te whānau!

✨ Looking to weave a bit of creativity into your week?

We’ve just launched our brand new website, and we have a massive lineup of diverse activities locked in across our two awesome Wellington venues! ✨

Whether you want to learn under the forest canopy or soak up the city vibes, we have a time, day, and place to suit your schedule:

🌱 Weekends In Nature | Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush
• Saturday Sessions: Spend your weekend in the bush! We run our regular Saturday classes here, including Kākano and Pihinga (Beginners) and Māhuri (Intermediate) sessions throughout the day.

🌆 Mid-Week In the City | Te Aro Studio | L2/15 Dixon Street
• Daytime & Evening Sessions: Perfect for fitting a creative break into a busy week. We host Te Rā (Daytime) and Te Pō (Evening) beginner sessions on Tuesdays, alongside Thursday’s Open Weaving.

• Wednesday Night Mahi Toi Workshops: A rolling series of specialised evening sessions where you can craft your own traditional jewellery and more.

🏟 Corporate Day out or Venue Hire?
• Need a central maker space or a unique team-building day? Contact us to see what we can custom-build for your team, or hire our budget-friendly, fully-equipped city studio.

⚡ New: Flexible Passes Now Online!
To make joining our community easier than ever, you can now purchase multi-class, and 1, 3, or 6 monthly unlimited passes directly on our website. It’s the easiest way to secure your spot and enjoy our affordable and koha-based pricing options.

Nau mai, haere mai — everyone is welcome!

Ōtari Raranga Weavers Mauri tū mauri ora View Classes Contact Us Our Kaupapa Nāu te raurau, nāku te raurau, ka ora ai te iwi. Our kaupapa is grounded in te taiao, sharing tikanga through traditional Māori weaving using the native plants of Ōtari–Wilton's Bush. Held within this living landsca...

28/09/2026

Kia ora e te whānau 👋

Our new website is live and full of goodies! Visit www.otariraranga.co.nz to find out about us and book for upcoming events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Auaha Harakeke - Earrings - For all levels
Wednesday 30 September
5.30pm - 9pm at our Te Aro Studio on Dixon Street

Te Aro Raranga Te Rā - Daytime sessions for beginners +
Tuesdays - 29 September, 13 October, 27 October, 10 November, 24 November
11am - 2pm at our Te Aro Studio on Dixon Street

Ōtari Māhuri - Intermediate
Saturday 3 October
11am - 4pm at Leonard Cockyayne Centre, Ōtari-Wilton's Bush

Ōtari Raranga - Beginners +
Saturday 10 October, 7 November, 21 November
10.30am - 2.30pm at Leonard Cockyayne Centre, Ōtari-Wilton's Bush

Te Aro Raranga Te Pō - Evening sessions for beginners +
Tuesdays - 13 October, 27 October, 10 November, 24 November
5.30pm - 9pm at our Te Aro Studio on Dixon Street

DM us if you have any pātai. Mauriora.

https://otariraranga.co.nz/events/

26/09/2026

This coming Wednesday evening is second of three muka earrings session with Iri.

5:30 - 6pm cuppa and Kai

Book your spot and get creative with harakeke.