Te Rā Ringa Raupā: Artists in Action

Join us for a unique opportunity to meet two master weavers, Ruth Port and Mandy Sunlight, both members of the highly skilled weaving collective Te Rā Ringa Raupā.

  • Words by NZ Maritime Museum
  • Last updated 03 Oct 2025

This talented group recreated the only known woven Māori sail, a taonga currently on display at the Auckland Museum. This drop-in, interactive session will give you the chance to watch Ruth and Mandy weave, kōrero about their mahi raranga (weaving work), and gain a close-up look at their practice and the intricate process behind creating woven sails.

Image courtesy of Te Rā Ringa Raupā.

Location Te wāhi
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Corner of Quay and Hobson Street, Auckland 1140
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Museum is a short walk from the centre of town and Britomart station. There are also parking buildings nearby on Pakenham St East and Market Lane.

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Dates and Times
  • Sat 05 Apr 10am - 11:30am
  • Sat 05 Apr 1pm - 2:30pm