Hastings District Libraries

Toi Paematua students of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa presented their Te Kōrari Exhibition to the community - an exhibition of the raranga (weaving) created during their learning journey.

The exhibition is a celebration of achievement of three years of learning for the students, who are assessed on all aspects of preparing and presenting this exhibition. The community is invited to come and enjoy this display of fantastic, functional artwork.

Held upstairs in the Activities Area of the Hastings War Memorial Library from Sunday 30 October untill Monday 14 November, students were on hand to discuss aspects of their work with the public.

Te Kōrari refers to the seeds and stem of the Harakeke plant (flax), symbolising many of the students' journeys in developing this collection. Harakeke - a staple survival plant in olden Maori life used for kai, rongoa (medicine), whare, whariki (flooring), kakahu (clothing), sandals etc, prior to the arrival of European resources.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa provides accessible education in an inclusive environment for all members of the community. The method of teaching and learning is based on the principle of AKO, which nurtures different learning styles.