Celebrate culture in Te Houtaewa

Te Houtaewa Arts Festival in the Far North, from March 4-12 celebrates the best in traditional Maori and conventional art forms in wood, stone, bone and flax, as well as pottery and painting.

Te Houtaewa Kai Maori Food Festival, on March 7-11 focuses on traditional kai preservation and cooking. There will be demonstrations and a different menu each day.

On March 11 the Te Houtaewa 90 Mile Beach marathon honours the legend of the great athlete Te Houtaewa. Categories include a 60km ultra-marathon, a 42km marathon and a 6km walk for life. For more information phone (09) 408 6060.