Press Release – Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau will come to life this weekend when one of its premier festivals returns to celebrate the region’s rich Māori history and culture.
The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is a free, whānau-friendly event taking place on 23 January on Captain Cook Wharf and on the water.
Now into its fifth year, the festival is one of the region’s most popular summertime events.
It will showcase Māori heritage and culture of Tāmaki Makaurau with waka sailings, kapa haka, Māori kai, arts and crafts, games, storytelling and live entertainment from some of the country’s best talent.
Something To Feel : Soul singer Teeks opens up on his success
14 Dec, 2020 01:28 AM
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Before beginning a career in music, Teeks taught Te Reo Māori at Unitec in Auckland. Photo / File
Before beginning a career in music, Teeks taught Te Reo Māori at Unitec in Auckland. Photo / File
RNZ
Northland soul singer Teeks seems on the expressway to success.
His 2017 debut EP The Grapefruit Skies was met with critical acclaim; this year Vogue named him one of the music industry s most promising talents ; and he s currently on a sold-out tour of New Zealand.
The 27-year-old is set to release his first full-length album Something To Feel in February, and joins Kim Hill to discuss it.