Wai Market -Tairawhiti

27/07/2026

10/07/2026

Matariki reminds us of what matters; whānau, kai, and coming together.
This July, we’re inviting the community to Wai Market for hands-on learning, shared knowledge, and good kōrero.

📍 Te Kura A Iwi o Waikirikiri
7 Pickering Street, Gisborne
📅 Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
⏰ 8–11am

08/07/2026

Ho! We’re back again for the month of July.
Come learn, laugh, and get stuck in with us at Wai Market.

📍 Te Kura A Iwi o Waikirikiri
7 Pickering Street, Gisborne
📅 Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
⏰ 8–11am

Free session, just bring a knife.
All welcome. Come as you are.

25/06/2026

Learn hands-on butchery skills, feed your whānau, and reconnect with your kai.

📍 Te Kura A Iwi o Waikirikiri, 7 Pickering Street, Gisborne
📅 Every 2nd & 4th Saturday | ⏰ 8–11am
Free to attend, just bring your knife.

11/06/2026

Ever wanted to learn how to butcher a deer?
Now’s your chance, and it’s FREE.

Come along, learn hands-on skills,
take home meat for your whānau,
and connect with the community.

📅 Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 Te Kura A Iwi o Waikirikiri
7 Pickering Street, Gisborne

Free to attend, just bring your knife.

06/06/2026

🌿✨ JOIN OUR WAI MARKET COMMUNITY ✨🌿

Kia ora whānau and friends!

We're excited to invite you to become part of our growing Wai Market Community at Te Kura a Iwi O Waikirikiri!

Whether you're a local business, crafter, artist, food vendor, grower, community group, or simply have something special to share, we'd love to have you join us.

🗓️ Starting 13 June 2026
📍 Kura a Iwi O Waikirikiri
📍 7 Pickering Street, Kaiti

Our Wai Market will be held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, creating a regular space for our community to connect, support one another, and celebrate local talent.

⭐ FREE STALL SITES AVAILABLE! ⭐

That's right — there is no cost to hold a stall. We want to create opportunities for everyone to participate, share their products, skills, services, and passions with the community.

🥩 KAI MOTUHAKE 🥩

Throughout the month we will also be hosting Kai Motuhake sessions, including deer-skinning presentations and hands-on learning opportunities. Those who get involved will have the opportunity to take venison home afterwards.

This is about sharing knowledge, building connections, and strengthening our community together.

If you'd like to book a stall or find out more, comment below or send us a message.

Please share this post and tag anyone who may be interested in being part of something special!

❤️ Supporting Local
❤️ Building Community
❤️ Sharing Knowledge

22/05/2026

Hei Apōpō Whānau! Saturday 23rd May 8am-11am. If you would like a free stall nau mai! Set up is from 7am.

08/05/2026

Mother’s Day done differently 🌿

Good kai, real laughs, whānau vibes, and hands-on learning 🦌
Bring your mum, sisters, girls - or just yourself.

📍 Wai Market | 7 Pickering Street, Gisborne
🕗 SATURDAY, May 9 | 8–11am