Monday, November 30, 2026

2:20 PM - 4:20 PM

RHMZ01

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Overview

Stream: Moana Oceania heritage

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Details

Lead: Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai & Toluma‘anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Lagi-Maama Academy & Consultancy Speakers: * Molima Molly Pihigia, Niue
* Toluma‘anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu
* Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai
A hands-on learning experience of how Molima Molly Pihigia QSM (Molly) and Falepipi He Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc. (co-founded by Molly over 33 years ago) has played a key role in maintaining their Niue culture and heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand. Please join us for a Matalili (Wall Hanging) Weaving Workshop and Tutala (Conversation) with Molly and supported by Lagi-Maama – Toluma‘anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu and Kolokesa Uafā Mahina-Tuai. As well as learning how to make a matalili, Molly and Lagi-Maama will share on their two collaborative exhibitions and self-published publications of the same name: 1) Fenoga Tāoga Niue I Aoteara – Niue Heritage Journey In Aotearoa (1 April – 20 May 2023) with three iterations; and 2) Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time (25 September – 31 October 2026).