Whatua nga aho o te atanga
Weave together the threads of beauty

Get glam for one stunning, exclusive night at Auckland Art Gallery. Start with cocktails and canapés under the night sky at the Gallery’s secret rooftop terrace overlooking Albert Park. Then, join Master of Ceremonies Luke Bird, Fashion Ambassador for World, and rub shoulders with designers, Kim Fraser (Wasteless-Kiwi), Kiri Nathan (Kiri Nathan), Bobby Luke-Campbell (Campbell Luke) and Misty Ratima (The People), as you get up close and personal with a one-night only display of their contemporary kakahu.

View an exquisite selection of kakahu by late, renowned weavers Dame Rangimarie Hetet and her daughter Dr Diggeress Rangitutahi Te Kanawa in a showcase of traditional kakahu. Plus, enjoy live entertainment from songstress Taisha Tari and soul diva Betty-Anne Monga, also featuring solo saxophonist Donna Heke.

Explore Toi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art — the largest exhibition in the Gallery's 132-year history — throughout the night.

Weaving cultural narratives and aesthetics of past, present and future.

Tickets on sale now. Every ticket includes two cocktails, complimentary canapes, and an evening of entertainment and live music.