Tēnā koe, nau mai, kuhu mai

Welcome to the wonderful world of Māori weaving

Begin Weaving

Learn to weave your first kono (simple basket) with our free self-paced guided experience.

  • Step by Step video lessons
  • Go at your own pace
  • Create your first kono
  • Share in the Kono Collection

Available Free

 Guided Support

Receive gentle encouragement, and reminders to guide you as you weave your first kono.

  • 5 day email guidance
  • Practical tips and encouragement
  • We're with you on your journey


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Weave-Together

From time to tme we gather online to weave together, share progress and encourage one another.

  • Relaxed online weaving sessions
  • Connect with others
  • Belong and be inspired.

All welcome

FEATURED FILM

Tū Tangata

Weaving For The People

An intimate documentary
exploring  the life and legacy of 
Erenora Puketapu-Hetet, and the
living traditions of Māori weaving
that she helped carry forward
while also innovating
 
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From The Journal

Gifts From My Parents

20/05/2026
Veranoa Hetet shares some of the ways her parents artistry enriched her own
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Te Karu o te Whenua

06/05/2026
One day a visitor walked into our gallery bearing a completely unexpected gift.
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Reflections of A Beginner Weaver #1

12/05/2026
Our mum used to say "Every child comes with it's own basket of gifts"
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