This 3.5-hour evening is a feast of knowledge as well as divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest pā (sanctuary), with tawa trees and crackling bonfires.

Kai horotai (morsels) welcome guests with seasonal favourites that include pōkai pāua (abalone) — hand-folded pāua wonton; kawakawa leaf filled with sautéed prawn; hāngī root-vegetable croquette; kūmara crisp topped with venison; and chilled kawakawa tea.

Within the forest-formed amphitheatre, attention shifts to stories relayed through haka, song, and drama, before torchlight guides manuhiri (guests) to a three-course feast.

The famous hāngī shares a table with Māori-fusion dishes curated by our celebrated Māori chef and prepared by our own ringawera (hot hands).

Celebration includes

— Transport to/from central city
— Haka pōhiri (welcome ceremony)
— 3.5 hours of haka, song, and connection
— Forest kai horotai (summer-season canapés)
— Complimentary rongoā (herbal tea)
— Seasonal three-course dinner