Written by Dante Numa for Te Awaroa Museum
Long ago, the Maori atua Tane searched for knowledge among the heavens and he successfully returned with the Three Baskets of Knowledge that were given to him by Io from the sacred house of Rangiatea.
These baskets contained the wisdom that would help the creation of humankind and Tane shared it with other Maori atua, including his brothers Tangaroa, the atua of the ocean, Rongomatane, the atua of cultivated foods, and Haumia-tiketike, the atua of uncultivated food.
Kaipara’s ancient history is interwoven with the knowledge of the atua and it was shared by Maori with early European settlers. In turn, Europeans shared new food species and food preparation skills creating a sacred partnership between Maori and European.
On October the 4th, Te Awaroa Museum is excited to share with our community the Kaipara’s history of fishing, cultivating and tikanga practices as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival “Tastes of Tamaki”.
There will be opportunities to explore the Kaipara’s wine making history, the Kaipara Dairy Company and our new exhibit showcasing the era ofhing that took place in the Kaipara Harbour.
Learn about butter making, vintage gardening practices, weaving demonstrations and Rongoa healing practices.
The Museum will provide vintage refreshments and a classic kiwi sausage sizzle for a koha, a raffle will be held, and our wonderful local artisans will be there to sell their plants and products. There will also be a children’s colouring competition.
See Te Awaroa Museum Facebook for more details.
Step into the past with us on Sunday 4th October from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Koha on entry.
