International Pōwhiri - Te Herenga Waka Marae Kelburn Parade In-Person
This is a process for Māori to formally welcome guests and establish the purpose of their visit. Pōhiri are routinely performed at the beginning of Māori events, meetings and celebrations. At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, pōhiri are often held to welcome students and staff at the start of the academic year, to welcome new staff into senior leadership roles, to welcome international visitors, at the start of conferences held on campus and as part of graduation celebrations. The pōhiri is performed outside, in front of the wharenui (meeting house) in the realm of the Māori atua (god) called Tūmatauenga. The stages of the welcome are prescribed to ensure the physical and spiritual safety of the participants.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Te Herenga Waka Marae Kelburn Parade
- Date:
- Wednesday 19 February 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Auckland (change)
- Campus:
- Kelburn
- Audience:
- International Students
- Categories:
- International Students