04/09/2025
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✨ Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Kararaina Te Ira ✨
We’re honoured to announce that Kararaina Te Ira will be joining us as a keynote speaker at Tātai Hono - Whakapapa Research Open Day, held at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero - Central City Library on Saturday 13th Mahuru (September).
Kararaina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in cultural heritage, and we are excited for her to share her insights with our hāpori Māori and wider community.
About Kararaina:
Kararaina is the director of Penapena Taonga, an Aotearoa-based cultural heritage consultancy. Her background includes working as a conservator and curator in various institutions both in Aotearoa and internationally, with a particular focus on fashion and textile conservation, art and applied arts curation, audiovisual and paper-based archiving, and collection management and care. She is recognised for her work and commitment to enhancing the cultural heritage experience for all. Kararaina works tirelessly to strengthen the connection between communities and cultural heritage, and continues to dedicate her efforts to supporting Indigenous communities in realising opportunities to create spaces of innovation and creativity.
📅 Save the date: Saturday 13 September
📍 Central City Library, 44/46 Lorne Street, CBD
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Come along, be inspired, and connect with us in celebrating whakapapa, taonga, and our shared stories.
