The week's events

  • Nerikomi Hand-building with Clay for Adults

    Category: Workshops Nerikomi Hand-building with Clay for Adults


    June 25, 2024

    An exciting new workshop led by local ceramics artist Clarissa Machado. Nerikomi is a technique of layering coloured clays to create stunning effects in the finished pieces. Clarissa will teach the class how to make 2 nerikomi blocks from 3 natural colours of clay – one featuring a random pattern and one a planned pattern. Use these blocks to hand-build small pieces using moulds and learn to create a beautiful finish. This is a handbuilding class, however the techniques presented can also be used to create blocks for wheelwork. No experience necessary, suitable for beginning or intermediate clay artists.

    Membership if applicable, clay and bisque firing included, glaze firing charged separately.

    $160 RCAC + Clay members, $180 RCAC members, $200 non-members

    Class limited to 8 max, book online here

  • Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū I Matariki of endless possibilities

    Category: Exhibition Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū I Matariki of endless possibilities


    June 28, 2024

    Exhibition by local Māori artists - a Matariki ki Whaingaroa 2024 event presented by WRDMO and Raglan Naturally.

    Matariki festival of films Movie- Merata plus Toitu Te Tiriti

    Category: Movies Matariki festival of films Movie- Merata plus Toitu Te Tiriti


    June 28, 2024

    3.20pm Maryann Tuao – Toitū Te Tiriti - Waitangi Day Whaingaroa 2024

    Documenting Waitangi Day Whaingaroa 2024 where a space was created for the wider community to come together to learn, kōrero, acknowledge and affirm the foundations and relationships that Te Tiriti o Waitangi established for all in Aotearoa.

    3.30pm kōrero from Angeline Greensill

    4.30pm: Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

    Pioneering Māori filmmaker, Merata Mita is the grandmother of Indigenous cinema. A story of a mother’s love that changed the landscape of indigenous participation in film forever.

    PRODUCER: CHELSEA WINSTANLEY

    DIRECTOR: HEPERI MITA

    MERATA: HOW MUM DECOLONISED THE SCREEN 95 mins | NZ 2018

    Entry by koha on the door.  Book for short film and kōrero only, feature film only, or both.


    Our theatre is inviting; cool in summer, cosy in winter. 2K Digital Projection with Dolby 5.1 Audio.

    Our volunteers open the theatre doors and box office 30 minutes before the start time of each session.

    Door sales if available from 30 minutes before the start of each session. If you want to check if seats are available phone 825 0023, from 30 minutes before the start of each session.

    Due to our small capacity we recommend that reserves are made using the web reservation system as shown below.

    There are no allocated seats. Arrive early to get the seat that's right for you from our eclectic collection of couches, reception and other chairs.

    There is a café with juice, Bundaberg drinks, popcorn plus yummy food on sale. Most sessions are licensed with wine, cider and beer available.

    Koha at the door by cash or EFTPOS.

    The office is open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 2pm for reserves.

    We accept online reserve requests up to about 1 pm on the day of screening provided the session isn't already full.

    From 15 minutes before the start they will be reallocated if the session is full.

    3.20pm Toitū Te Tiriti - Waitangi Day Whaingaroa 2024

    Documenting Waitangi Day Whaingaroa 2024 where a space was created for the wider community to come together to learn, kōrero, acknowledge and affirm the foundations and relationships that Te Tiriti o Waitangi established for all in Aotearoa. By Maryann Tuao.

    3.30pm kōrero from Angeline Greensill

    4.15pm: Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

    Pioneering Māori filmmaker, Merata Mita is the grandmother of Indigenous cinema. A story of a mother’s love that changed the landscape of indigenous participation in film forever.

    PRODUCER: CHELSEA WINSTANLEY

    DIRECTOR: HEPERI MITA

    MERATA: HOW MUM DECOLONISED THE SCREEN 95 mins | NZ 2018

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    IF SEATS ARE AVAILABLE THEY WILL SHOW BELOW.

    Online sales and reserves close at about 1pm on the day of screening.

    IF ONLINE BOOKING HAS CLOSED BUT DOOR SALES ARE AVAILABLE, YOU WILL SEE THIS BELOW
    "Online ticket sales for this event are closed."
     
    IF NO SEATS ARE AVAILABLE IT WILL SAY "Sold Out".

    Whare o Tuaiwa Rickard | Eva's Room at the Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023

    Online ticket sales for this event are closed.

  • Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū I Matariki of endless possibilities

    Category: Exhibition Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū I Matariki of endless possibilities


    June 29, 2024

    Exhibition by local Māori artists - a Matariki ki Whaingaroa 2024 event presented by WRDMO and Raglan Naturally.

    Matariki festival of films Movie- Ngākau

    Category: Movies Matariki festival of films Movie- Ngākau


    June 29, 2024

    A selection of short films from local film maker Komako Silver

    Ngākau 6.54mins 'NGĀKAU' is a poetic film that dives deep into the wananga of the 3 chambers of the heart — whatumanawa, manawa and pumanawa. Performance poet Michael Moore and filmmaker and taonga pūoro artist Komako-aroha Silver take us on a haerenga into the caves of one’s kare-a-roto with visual poetry from Te kore, Te Po through to Te Ao Marama. This rich immersion in tikanga, ancestry, the divine and the sublime is beautifully shot in the wilds of Te Henga, with an immersive soundtrack including taonga pūoro. Moore and Silver’s story embraces the heart, the mind and the soul.

    Plus additional four short films 5min poetic films featuring different stars of Matariki narrated by Ngaronoa Renata in collaboration Tuakana Whetu Silver and Atirau Jensen.

    Komako-aroha Silver will be present during the screenings of her films and will share personal insights into the making of these works with an invitation to ask questions after each section of the screening.

    Online booking now closed - tickets available on the door, doors open 30 mins prior 


    Our theatre is inviting; cool in summer, cosy in winter. 2K Digital Projection with Dolby 5.1 Audio.

    Our volunteers open the theatre doors and box office 30 minutes before the start time of each session.

    Door sales if available from 30 minutes before the start of each session. If you want to check if seats are available phone 825 0023, from 30 minutes before the start of each session.

    Due to our small capacity we recommend that reserves are made using the web reservation system as shown below.

    There are no allocated seats. Arrive early to get the seat that's right for you from our eclectic collection of couches, reception and other chairs.

    Koha at the door by cash or EFTPOS.

    The office is open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 2pm for reserves.

    A selection of short films from local film maker Komako Silver

    Ngākau 6.54mins 'NGĀKAU' is a poetic film that dives deep into the wananga of the 3 chambers of the heart — whatumanawa, manawa and pumanawa. Performance poet Michael Moore and filmmaker and taonga pūoro artist Komako-aroha Silver take us on a haerenga into the caves of one’s kare-a-roto with visual poetry from Te kore, Te Po through to Te Ao Marama. This rich immersion in tikanga, ancestry, the divine and the sublime is beautifully shot in the wilds of Te Henga, with an immersive soundtrack including taonga pūoro. Moore and Silver’s story embraces the heart, the mind and the soul.

    Plus additional four short films 5min poetic films featuring different stars of Matariki narrated by Ngaronoa Renata in collaboration Tuakana Whetu Silver and Atirau Jensen.

    Komako-aroha Silver will be present during the screenings of her films and will share personal insights into the making of these works with an invitation to ask questions after each section of the screening.

    Online booking now closed - tickets available on the door, doors open 30 mins prior 

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    Whare o Tuaiwa Rickard | Eva's Room at the Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023
  • Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū I Matariki of endless possibilities

    Category: Exhibition Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū I Matariki of endless possibilities


    June 30, 2024

    Exhibition by local Māori artists - a Matariki ki Whaingaroa 2024 event presented by WRDMO and Raglan Naturally.

    Matariki festival of films Movie- I am the River and the River is me

    Category: Movies Matariki festival of films Movie- I am the River and the River is me


    June 30, 2024

    3pm - 4pm -  kōrero from local wetland specialist Mahuru Robb, Ngāti Whakamarurangi hapu representative Taruke Thomson & Millie Grant-Macky about the local Toreparu Wetland Restoration Project.

    4.30pm - The Whanganui River in Aotearoa is the first river in the world to be recognised by law as a legal person, and as a living and indivisible being. Māori river guardian Ned Tapa takes a group of friends, family and activists on a 5-day canoe trip down this sacred river.

    PRODUCER: Corinne Van Egeraat
    DIRECTOR: Petr Lom

    I AM THE RIVER, THE RIVER IS ME: Exempt 86 mins | Netherlands | Language English

    Koha entry on the door. 

    Online booking now closed - seats still available for both kōrero and movie, doors open 30 minutes prior.


    Our theatre is inviting; cool in summer, cosy in winter. 2K Digital Projection with Dolby 5.1 Audio.

    Our volunteers open the theatre doors and box office 30 minutes before the start time of each session.

    Door sales if available from 30 minutes before the start of each session. If you want to check if seats are available phone 825 0023, from 30 minutes before the start of each session.

    Due to our small capacity we recommend that reserves are made using the web reservation system as shown below.

    There are no allocated seats. Arrive early to get the seat that's right for you from our eclectic collection of couches, reception and other chairs.

    Koha at the door by cash or EFTPOS.

    The office is open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 2pm for reserves.

    3pm - 4pm -  kōrero from local wetland specialist Mahuru Robb, Ngāti Whakamarurangi hapu representative Taruke Thomson & Millie Grant-Macky about the local Toreparu Wetland Restoration Project.

    4.30pm - The Whanganui River in Aotearoa is the first river in the world to be recognised by law as a legal person, and as a living and indivisible being. Māori river guardian Ned Tapa takes a group of friends, family and activists on a 5-day canoe trip down this sacred river.

    PRODUCER: Corinne Van Egeraat
    DIRECTOR: Petr Lom

    I AM THE RIVER, THE RIVER IS ME: Exempt 86 mins | Netherlands | Language English

    Koha entry on the door. 
    Online booking now closed - seats still available for both kōrero and movie, doors open 30 minutes prior.

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    Whare o Tuaiwa Rickard | Eva's Room at the Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023