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- 26/07/2025Saturday 10:00 amWharenui Harikoa by Lissy & Rudi Robinson-Cole - DAY PASSAuckland, NZThe Civic, Auckland
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- 27/07/2025Sunday 10:00 amWharenui Harikoa by Lissy & Rudi Robinson-Cole - DAY PASSAuckland, NZThe Civic, Auckland
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About
Step into a world where colour, light, and story converge.
Wharenui Harikoa, the stunning large-scale crocheted wharenui (Māori meeting house) inspired by the joy, connection, and healing found in te ao Māori will grace Tāmaki Makaurau’s treasured theatre stage The Civic.
This immersive experience weaves together tukutuku panels, handcrafted pou, a sensory touch wall, and a mesmerising light and soundscape. Drawn from taonga tuku iho (ancestral treasures passed down), it invites you to take off your shoes, slow down, and enter a space for dreaming.
At its heart, Wharenui Harikoa is a refracting prism of tūpuna-inspired light - a vessel of aroha travelling across the world to ignite joy, one loop at a time.
Inspired by the stories of Matariki and Te Whānau Mārama (the celestial family), this is the first time the Wharenui will stand while Matariki is visible in the night sky - a powerful moment to honour the past, celebrate the present, and dream boldly for the future.
This project is proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Linda Herd for her generous support.
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FAQS
Yes! While the event is free, it is preferable to book a ticket prior to coming. Tickets are day-specific and you can enter throughout the day you have booked. If you’ve booked through Ticketmaster, you’ll be in the priority queue. You can walk up and enter without a ticket, but you may have to wait longer to access the event.
You can book up to six free tickets per session to view the exhibition.
Absolutely! While ticket holders will get priority entry, walk-ups are welcome and will be admitted as space becomes available.
A maximum of 30 people can experience the exhibition at a time.
Ticket holders will receive priority entry. However, due to the limited capacity within the exhibition, you may be required to wait for entry at the discretion of our Front of House Team.
To preserve the exhibition, we ask that you please refrain from touching the wharenui. However, there is a sensory wall in the Theatre Bar where visitors can interact and add wool.
Yes, this experience is designed for everyone to enjoy! Just make sure to book a ticket for each person attending with you
Wear easy-to-remove shoes, as all patrons will be required to take off their footwear before entering the exhibition.
As you step into the auditorium, you’ll find a designated area in front of the stage to leave your shoes before heading into the exhibition space.
Yes, feel free to snap photos and videos of the wharenui. Don’t forget to tag us @aucklandlive #wharenuiharikoa in your posts—we love seeing your experiences!
Yes, limited seating is available inside the exhibition.
Of course! Certified assistance dogs are welcome when assisting a person with a disability. Please make sure they’re wearing the appropriate coat and have a valid ID card.
To protect the space, food and drinks are not allowed on stage or in the auditorium.
Parking is available at The Civic Car Park(Opens in new tab) and public transport options can be found at AT.govt.nz(Opens in new tab).
Everyone deserves to be inspired by live performance, art, and music. Auckland Live is dedicated to offering incredible free and low-cost events to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and visitors to our city. With your help, we can do even more. Even $1 will help us continue to bring more low-cost and free awe-inspiring experiences to our tamariki | children, whānau | families, and communities.