Venue Information – For Residency Participants

Owae Whaitara Marae
Powhiri (Welcoming Ceremony) & Symposium
16 North St, 4320, Waitara, New Zealand | (See our map of Taranaki)

The powhiri ceremony is a formal welcoming ceremony for visitors. Welcoming visitors to a new land, a new space, a new culture. Some further information is available online about the steps involved in the ceremony, the ideas behind it, and information on the taki or whero challenge.

Group transportation is typically arranged to the Powhiri, though those with cars are welcome to drive if they wish to.

Please note that Dr Te Huirangi Waikerepuru has previously made himself available to visiting artists and curators, prior to the powhiri to give background to visitors, and we hope to again be able to take advantage of this offer, and head to Owae marae and leave WITT an hour prior (the journey is approximately 20mins from WITT campus). The powhiri is currently slated to start at 12 noon, but this may be adjusted.

We will need to learn two songs (or more) for the powhiri. The below are two we have previously learned for the powhiri. These are our offerings given in acknowledgement of our hosts. New Zealanders — knowledge of any known recordings online we could point to would be appreciated!

Te Aroha
Te aroha
Te whakapono
Me to rangiamarie
Tatou, tatou, e

E Hara
E hara I te mea
No inaianei to aroha
No nga tupuna
Tuku iho
Tuku iho

We are currently in discussion with the Marae, and hope to host the symposium at this venue, on January 14th and 15th of 2011.

Western Institute of Technology (WITT)
Host Institution for the Residency

20 Bell Street, Private Bag 2030, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Phone: +64 6 757 3100 | http://www.witt.ac.nz/
Please see this detailed campus map for directions to the below accommodation, and the main working spaces.

PLEASE NOTE: We are planning to meet at N2 (back part of the Lecture Theatre building) at 5pm on Sunday the 25th.

WITT Campus Accommodation
Residency Artist Accommodation
Accommodation on Bell
Entrance via Hendrie Street (See detailed campus map) | p: (06) 968-3002

Each of the rooms contain: * King, Queen or twin beds * En-suite toilet/shower * TV * Fridge * Desk or table * Tea & coffee making facilities * Bed linen, towels & toiletries * Telephone and internet connections

For those who have received funds and are booking your accommodation to receive a receipt, the prices and booking form are below. Thank you – ♥ – we are hugely appreciative of the contribution you have made to this event.

$100 per night for 1-2 nights
$65 per night for 3-7 nights
$50 per night for 7 or more nights

Pukekura Park
Exhibition & Residency Project Venue
A botanical park and garden in central New Plymouth, which is being outfitted with wifi mesh and other implementations that artists and other groups will be able to activate.

Friends of Pukekura Park: About the Park
http://www.pukekura.org.nz/index.php?page=the-park

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Public Events such as Artist Talks and Workshops
40 Queen Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Phone: +64-6 759 6060 | http://govettbrewster.com
Opening hours – 10.00am—5.00pm daily (Closed Christmas Day)

Puke Ariki
Project Coordination, possible exhibition venue
1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (6) 759 6060 | http://www.pukeariki.com/
Opening Hours – M, T, Th, Fr – 9.00am—6.00pm
Late night Wednesday – 9.00am—9.00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays – 9.00am—5.00pm