FREE for NZ Residents / Citizens / Partnership Visa of NZ Residents or Citizens - An Administration Fee of $20 Applies

This course will suit anyone with no knowledge (or a little) who are interested in learning how to weave using harakeke (flax) and traditional Maori tikanga (cultural values and practices).  Students learn about different harakeke varieties, harvesting and preparation techniques the leaves and how to make a variety of small kete and containers.  Harakeke and necessary tools will be provided, however you may wish to bring some of your own basic tools: scissors and a Stanley knife.

Course Fee Subsidy

This course is subsided by Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for NZ citizens and permanent migrant adults, their partners on work visas or visitor visas, and refugees. To qualify, registrants should be over the age of 16 years and not currently enrolled in a secondary school. You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency, or refugee status to our staff for sighting purposes.

$99 Non-Residents

Please note: All courses need a minimum number to go ahead. If your course does not have enough enrolments, we regret that we will have to cancel and will let you know either by email or text. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 2-3 working days prior to the scheduled start date.