Te Whatu Rāranga O Highbury Weavers Collective

A lattice work panel of flax dyed white and yellow, woven across dark horizontal bars to form an abstract pattern.

Join members of the Te Whatu Rāranga O Highbury Weavers Collective as they share information about the plants, the tools and the technology used for the process of rāranga. Learn about the examples of rāranga created by individuals from the collective that are an important part of Te Pātikitiki Library.

Image: Tukutuku at Te Pātikitiki by Te Whatu Rāranga o Highbury. (2023) Palmerston North City Council.

When

DATES

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am

Where

LOCATION

Te Pātikitiki Library 157 Highbury Ave, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4412

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