Puku Rangi Tea on Tour

Iorana! Help us to bring the Spirit of Rapa Nui to Aotearoa with Puku Rangi Tea performing group.

Experience the vibrant culture of Easter Island as Puku Rangi Tea tours three regions in Aotearoa! (Marlborough, Wellington and Bay of Plenty)

Since 2012, they have been dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional Rapa Nui music and dance. Their vibrant performances include the Hoko warrior dance, resonating with the spirit of the Māori Haka, storytelling through Takona body painting and ancestral narratives, Kai Kai string games and the rhythmic sounds of Tahitian ukulele and drums.

The tour holds significant cultural importance due to Rapa Nui deep ancestral connections with Aotearoa, offering a unique opportunity for cultural engagement and community connection.

Their itinerary includes high-profile engagements, such as:

Marlborough: Special invitation to the Pasifika Festival and welcoming week.
Wellington: A key performance at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum.
Bay of Plenty: Headlining at Latin American Spring Festival in Tauranga, complemented by a unique dancer's workshop.

Help us with this significant cultural journey and support the preservation of a unique Pacific heritage.

*Your donation is tax refundable - NZ donors can claim 33% of their contribution* 

Puku Rangi Tea, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) preforming group with 13 years of experience with international presentations.

Nicole Lizama, Event Manager with experience in cross-cultural project leadership across Chile and New Zealand.

Working with the following partners:

• Embassy of Chile to New Zealand: Main Sponsor
• Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
• Latin Collective
• Marlborough Multicultural Centre
• Marlborough District Council
• Kunza Tauranga
• Wairoa Marae

We are seeking support to cover the following essential costs for the Puku Rangi Tea group's tour in Aotearoa.

• Domestic airfares Auckland to Blenheim
• Local Transportation within Wellington
• Accommodation at Haka House
• Food provision during their stay
• Transport Wellington to Tauranga Zealand 

Puku Rangi Tea presents a powerful narrative of ancestral heritage and the deep connections that unite the people from the pacific. Presenting this experience to a broad audience holds deep meaning, offering a unique bridge between cultures.

Presentation schedule:

12/09/2025: Participation In the closing event of the Marlborough welcoming week

13/09/2025: Performance in Pasifika festival in Marlborough region

14/09/2025: Rapa Nui music and dance workshop in Blenheim

16/09/2025:  Performance in Scots College Wellington. FREE, but koha is welcome.

17/09/2025: Dance showcase in the official celebration of Chile National Day

18/09/2025: Cultural presentation at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum. Free event!

Ko Puku Rangi Tea ka Whakawhitia Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa mai i Rapa Nui

20/09/2025: Performance on the Latin American Spring Festival on Bay of Plenty

21/09/2025: Rapa Nui music and dance workshop in Tauranga 

Strengthening deep ancestral ties across the Pacific, this project creates a unique cultural bridge between Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and Aotearoa New Zealand. Bringing a group from one of the world's most remote islands is a rare and challenging opportunity. 

Their visit will showcase Rapa Nui's vibrant living culture through authentic dance, music, and storytelling. This event will have a profound impact, celebrating Rapa Nui's identity with Latin American, Pacific, and New Zealand communities and fostering connection and mutual recognition across the region.