Tuku Whakatū
23 March – 4 May 2025
23 March – 4 May 2025
This year’s events and activities are a vibrant and exciting demonstration of Nelson’s cultural heritage.
From exploring Māori sculpture, Indian craft traditions and even a cemetery tour. With 70 event listings and 20 displays, and other activities, the programme has something for everyone.
Tuku 24 Whakatū delivered 120 events that were enjoyed by an estimated 18,000 people.
The cultural diversity of events rose for the fifth year running, making Tuku the most culturally diverse council-led heritage festival in New Zealand.
Tuku 24 event provided an insight/introduction to the Māori martial art Mau Rākau and the school of Māori weaponry, Te Whare Tū Taua o Whakatū.
Attendees had a chance to try the martial arts themselves and watch some of the pou (elders) train through their curriculum and mahi.
