Children and Family Programmes
Children’s Creative Workshops -
December 30, 31 & Jan 1
The Travelling Tuataras generate interactive, creative fun and Tuia is thrilled to offer this three day workshop absolutely free. The children will create special works of art for our Marina Park Stage (see Whanau fun below). The art pieces will feature in the Children’s Riverbank procession at the Riversun River of Light on Jan 1st. For information and registration contact the HB Williams Memorial Library in Peel Street. Ph: 06 867 6709 or info@gpl.govt.nz
Marina Park Whanau Fun - December 31 & Jan 1
Fun activities all day at Marina Park (below the Lawson Field Theatre). Children’s shows in the morning, children’s workshops throughout the day and family entertainment in the afternoons. The Travelling Tuataras dazzle with stories, puppets – and plenty of audience participation. Wacky fun with the Sun Fun Company. Mad stilt walking mayhem from Jebediah Boot with juggling, unicycling and general silliness from Adrian Kirk.
Relax and sample some local talent, INCLUDING Felix, Sons of lo, Pepto, John Mackill Quintet,
Vicky Horsefall, Zylah, Nga Tuahine and Mere Boynton and friends.
Tuesday 31st Dec 10am -5pm
10am - the Travelling Tuataras and their terrific children's show
11am - Wacky fun with the Sun Fun Company. Roving clowns and stiltwalkes all morning.
12pm - Register for the Whanau Waka Ama races stating at 1pm.
Wednesday 1st Jan 11am -3pm
11am - The Amazing Adrian Kirk family show.
12pm - Gisborne Intermediate Jazz Band then the Pacific Sounds of Zylah, the jaxx artistry of the
John Mackill Quintet and vocalist Vicky Horsefall.
FREE WORKSHOPS
Stilt walking, Harekeke weaving, face painting, paua shell jewellery, creative creatures.
Register on the day at Marina Park.
For more information phone Tanya 06 867 2685
Check at the Gisborne Visitor information Centre for final programme timetable
Ph: 0800 447 267
Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts - Lawson Field
- December 31 and January 1, 10am - 5pm
Relax and enjoy a fantastic spread of arts & crafts, food and entertainment.
A huge variety of works for sale.
Listen to Gisborne Styles and other great local talent.
FREE WORKSHOPS
- Raku Pottery 11am -2pm
Craft Activities 11am -2pm
Fabric Printing 12 - 2pm
Body Art 1 -3pm
Jugglking 1.45am - 2.45pm
Register on the day at Marina Park
All general enquiries re the Tuia Festival contact: Simone Duane on Ph: 06 868 4874
