Tuku 25 Whakatū

Fresh FM is proud to partner with Tuku 25 as their official media partner! Throughout this special series, we’ll shine a light on the hosts behind incredible heritage festival in Whakatū, sharing the stories, traditions, and histories that make our region unique.

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Conservation - A Whakatū Nelson Story

April 28, 2025 • 12 mins

Throughout this special series, we’ll shine a light on the hosts behind incredible heritage festival in Whakatū, sharing the stories, traditions, and histories that make our region unique.

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Exploring Antipoetry – Break the Poetry Norms

April 8, 2025 • 6 mins

April 10 2025 Join us for a creative journey into the world of antipoetry, a rebellious movement that emerged in Latin America. Challenge traditional poetry with a raw, direct, and often humorous approach. Learn to craft writings using everyday language, irony, critical themes, and breaking away from conventional forms. In this workshop, you’ll explore the basics and experiment with your own knowledge, embracing the spirit of fr...

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Live Music Series: Paul Bond

April 8, 2025 • 10 mins

Sunday, 27 April 2025 Paul performs NZ originals about country life. Humorous anecdotes and poems about Kiwi history and topical events. Paul accompanies his songs with ukulele or accordion. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/live-music-series-paul-bond

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Hikoi Awhiowhio with Donna McLeod

April 2, 2025 • 10 mins

Friday, 2 May 2025 Donna has two events in Tuku 25 this year. The first is Awhiowhio, a powerful exhibition featuring a towering tornado woven from harakeke, symbolizing collective voices and movement. Created in response to Hıkoi Toitu- Te Tiriti, it gathers and reflects participants’ impressions, weaving their experiences into a dynamic, living form. The swirling harakeke embodies resilience, unity, and the ongoing dialogue of ...

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Tertulia with Pablo Salas

April 2, 2025 • 9 mins

Friday, 4 April 2025 Be part of the magical experience of a “Tertulia”, an old Spanish word that sums up ‘social gathering or discussion group’ where ideas come to life through different arts: spoken word, poetry, live music, storytelling or acting. We invite you to share your creative expressions or have someone else bring your written words to life. Whether you’re an artist or an enthusiast, this is your space to connect, inspir...

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Indian Block Printing

April 1, 2025 • 9 mins

Saturday, 19 April 2025 Join us for one of two workshop sessions on India’s popular craft of block printing. Participants will make greeting cards for their loved ones using wooden blocks during the workshop. No prior experience is required. Free chai and Indian snacks will be served during each workshop. Come along to this enjoyable and hands-on creative activity. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/indian-block-printing-...

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Morris Dancing Workshop with Peter Hall

April 1, 2025 • 7 mins

Thursday, 10th April 2025. Keep the tradition going. Why not take this opportunity to learn some fun traditional English Morris Dances which have their origin back in the 15th century. No experience needed but a sense of humour helps, you may even be invited to join our performance group, go on give it a go - you won’t regret it! https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/morris-dance-workshop

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He Waka Kuaka Te Reo Māori Tasters with Maria Oxnam and Lucy Carver

April 1, 2025 • 11 mins

Saturday, 8th April 2025 Are you looking to include te reo Maori training in your professional learning and development programme? This term, Te Ataarangi is offering free, one-hour taster sessions for those curious about He Waka Kuaka, our workplace reo development programme. This immersive, workplace-focused pathway builds confidence and speaking skills in a supportive environment, perfect for beginners or those continuing their...

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Harmony in Motion with Shanshan Du

April 1, 2025 • 6 mins

Saturday, 5th April 2025 Get ready for an exciting twist on last year’s event with “Harmony in Motion.” This time, we’re bringing even more Chinese culture to Nelson! Watch an artist from Christchurch create intricate sugar paintings (糖画), experience Taichi like never before with sword movements, and join a hands-on kite-making workshop. Kids will craft their own kites and test them outdoors (if weather is good) when finished. I...

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Celebrate the Bungalow with Helen Moulder

March 27, 2025 • 11 mins

Sunday, 30th March 2025 The “Californian Bungalow” was the favoured house of the 1920s in New Zealand and over 70 of them are still being lived in, here in Nelson in The Wood. Because we are now in the 2020s, we in The Wood would like to celebrate their 100th birthday! We will start with a short guided walk (1km) past a variety of bungalows, during which we will meet some of the inhabitants. Then we’ll have afternoon tea at Fairfi...

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Waiata Workshop with Te Mana Ha

March 26, 2025 • 7 mins

Saturday, 29 March 2025 This workshop is led by members of Te Mana Hā and Kaiarahi Waiata, Maria Oxnam. It is open to all people (tane, wahine, iawhiti) wanting to enhance their te reo Maori journey through waiata (song). Te Mana Hā is a multiethnic kapa waiata group based in Whakatū . Together, we share the joy of learning te reo through singing waiata in our community. https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2025/waiata-workshop-...

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