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As a part of the Mermaid Parade, together with the Moana Festival, we cooked up an epic lineup of performers and talent....
26/05/2024

As a part of the Mermaid Parade, together with the Moana Festival, we cooked up an epic lineup of performers and talent. Starting with a Mermaidification Station at Queens Wharf, the Mermaid Parade shimmied, sashayed, and paraded across the waterfront, ending up at Te Wero Island, which came alive with colour, scales, barnacles, and tridents.

Auckland's own Anita Wigl’it dazzled the crowd in a sparkly, fishy gown, welcoming the parade to the Moana Mainstage and presiding over the costume contest - celebrating all the hard-working mer-crafters and inviting them to show off their home-made looks 🎤🧜‍♀️

Following an epic dance-off, the grand prize went to one of our tiniest Mer-folk, who sat atop a silver throne, holding her trident of glory. Then came whimsical acts from The Dust Palace, and lively sets from Fathe and the Sweetos, Mermaid Bait, Wellington Sea Shanty Society, and DJ Matthew Crawley.
It was a rainbow of humans - we couldn’t have asked for a more vibrant gathering! 🌈🏝️

The Mermaid Parade was a part of the annual Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Moana Auckland.

We were so chuffed to wrap up the 2023-2024 Queens Wharf season with a bang, hosting the first-ever Tāmaki Makaurau Merm...
24/05/2024

We were so chuffed to wrap up the 2023-2024 Queens Wharf season with a bang, hosting the first-ever Tāmaki Makaurau Mermaid Parade—a celebration of self-expression and our beautiful Moana🧜‍♀️🎉

It was a whole day of programming that is too epic to cover in one post, so we’ll dive into the nautical wonderland of activities that kicked off the day on Queens Wharf.

BODY FX brought their epic "Mermaidification Station" with talented artists, The Re-Creators ran a craft station for mermaid costumes, and Sustainable Coastlines had educational games. Plus, we had a coral reef photo booth where guests could show off their handmade costumes, and our intrepid jellyfish-king DJ Matthew Crawley on DJ-duties, keeping the mood festive.

Just before 2pm, over 200 merfolk and ocean creatures gathered behind Saxobros for the parade - a brass band playing covers of Aotearoa classics. Parade captains and mermaids from the Dust Palace on Segways joined the fun, leading our massive school of mermaids and sea creatures from Queens Wharf to Te
Komititanga and down Quay Street, arriving at the Moana stage at Te Wero Island for an evening of epic programming.
It was a total splash! 💦

The Mermaid Parade was a part of the annual Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Moana Auckland.

Returning for the second year, our tie-dye workshop was a big hit that saw us twist, dye and craft over 200 second-hand ...
22/05/2024

Returning for the second year, our tie-dye workshop was a big hit that saw us twist, dye and craft over 200 second-hand t-shirts.

We worked with our friends at The Recreators, who arrived with heaps of upcycled shirts to dye (giving any op shop a run for its money), and guests got to pick their dye color and get creative with the art of rubber band placement for the designs. 🎨👕

Each shirt ended up with its own, unique, character, and there's nothing like the thrill of unwrapping a freshly dyed tee to reveal the magic inside.

This event was a hit, fitting right in with the playful and creative mood of the summer holidays.

The tie-dye workshop was a part of the annual Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland

The Sewing Repair Cafe was back for its second year with the Summer on Queens Wharf events series. Teaming up once again...
20/05/2024

The Sewing Repair Cafe was back for its second year with the Summer on Queens Wharf events series. Teaming up once again with the talented crew from the Thread Room, we helped people breathe new life into garments in need of repair, or take on a simple sewing project to learn the basics. 👗🧵

From fixing hems to zips, clasps, and even tricky techniques like reviving elastic shirring, the workshop had all the gear for the job. Plus, folks could pick up sewing machine skills to whip up small bags and scrunchies.

Sewing's a super handy skill, and there's something extra special about learning it in the fresh air of Queens Wharf Village. 🌟

The sewing repair workshop was a part of the annual Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland

The Ice Cream Making workshop was a first-of-its-kind pilot for Summer on Queens Wharf series. With a little help from T...
14/05/2024

The Ice Cream Making workshop was a first-of-its-kind pilot for Summer on Queens Wharf series. With a little help from The Open Fort crew, we whipped up some special contraptions to shake up a mix of cream, vanilla, and sugar in a salted ice bucket, then topped it off with sprinkles in a cone for that extra flair. 🍦✨
This was our most delicious and colourful workshop, with illustrations by artist Logan Ware splashed across the area in vibrant, larger-than-life backdrops.
The turnout was epic, and everyone was delighted to share the simple joy of homemade ice cream!

The Ice Cream Making workshop was a part of the annual Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland

The Summer on Queens Wharf season kicked off creatively, with our favourite Wax Wraps workshop making a comeback, just i...
14/05/2024

The Summer on Queens Wharf season kicked off creatively, with our favourite Wax Wraps workshop making a comeback, just in time for the holidays. 🐝

We had heaps of vibrant recycled fabrics and all the items folks needed to whip up a beautiful, eco-friendly alternative to disposable food storage.

With a little preparation, they're a breeze to make, the workshop left everyone with a handy piece of hand-crafted art they can proudly use over and over again. 🌟

Wax Wraps are a part of the annual Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland

A returning fave on the Summer on Queens Wharf lineup, this year we hosted six rounds of Sunrise Yoga by The Cloud. Team...
09/05/2024

A returning fave on the Summer on Queens Wharf lineup, this year we hosted six rounds of Sunrise Yoga by The Cloud. Teaming up once again with WE-AR Yoga, they brought in some top-notch instructors for our early sessions. 🧘‍♂️🌅
Each teacher brought their own unique style, and we had a mix of familiar faces and newcomers joining us to greet the dawn. This was a magical summer as we were blessed with stunning weather and vibes to boot. ☀️✨

Sunrise Yoga is a part of the annual Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland

Looking back on an awesome Summer at Queens Wharf during the 2023 - 2024 season, it's been a real treat revisiting such ...
09/05/2024

Looking back on an awesome Summer at Queens Wharf during the 2023 - 2024 season, it's been a real treat revisiting such a diverse range of workshops and events (some old faves and some fresh experiences!). We’ve grown to love our container in Queens Wharf Village - a home for community and creativity. Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing our top memories from the summer, hoping to get you envigorated for all the ongoing fun and fantastic public happenings in Tamaki Makaurau! Watch this space to see what Interesting Things has brewing for the Fall and Winter season! 🌞🎉

The Summer on Queens Wharf happens each year thanks to the support of Eke Panuku Development Auckland.

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