Authentic Māori Cultural Experience in Taupō.

Be welcomed onto our whenua (place) with a traditional pōwhiri (welcome ceremony) before gathering to witness your kai being lifted from the hāngī. This time-honoured method of earth cooking is prepared with care by our whānau (family), creating a shared meal that connects people through tradition.

Following dinner, enjoy a powerful Māori cultural performance featuring haka, waiata (song), storytelling, and expressions of identity, history, and connection to the land. When we perform, we are genuine and heartfelt — sharing our ihi (energy and presence) so you don’t just watch but truly feel the experience.

This is more than entertainment. It is an educational and meaningful insight into Māori culture, heritage, and values — engaging, memorable, and enriching.

6pm- 8.30pm. Bookings essential

$215 per person

Discover the art of raranga (Māori weaving) in a meaningful, hands-on cultural workshop that keeps traditional weaving knowledge alive. Māori weaving is both creative and practical, deeply connected to identity, community, and the natural world.

Learn about harakeke (New Zealand flax) — a treasured resource traditionally used for carrying food, clothing, binding waka, and medicinal purposes. Because of its importance, harvesting follows strict tikanga (cultural protocols), which you will be guided through with respect and understanding.

During this 3-hour weaving workshop, you will create your own small kete (basket) and dye it to take home as a taonga (treasure) — a special reminder of your connection to Māori culture and traditional skills.

This workshop is suitable for visitors, students, and groups seeking an authentic cultural learning experience in Taupō.

3 hours from $160 per person

Take a walk to this iconic Aotearoa NZ location with local Māori guide Snow, who grew up in this area and has a deep connection to the land and waterways.

Along the way, Snow shares traditional knowledge, local history, and cultural perspectives that bring the landscape to life. The experience may include a karakia (traditional prayer/chant), the meaning behind the name Huka, and stories passed down about the area and its significance.

This walk offers more than sightseeing — it provides insight into Māori relationships with the environment, the Waikato River, and the stories that shape the identity of this place.

Join a guided cultural experience that connects people, history, and landscape in a meaningful and memorable way.

Guided Walks by booking only.

1.5 hours from $160 per person

A Pōwhiri is the traditional Māori welcome, grounded in tikanga and the protocols of formally receiving manuhiri onto our whenua. As tangata whenua (people of the land), The Haka Shop Taupō is honoured to welcome delegates, speakers, and guests to your conference or event.

Our pōwhiri and cultural performances provide more than an introduction — they set the tone. Through authentic expression, storytelling, and performance, we create a welcoming atmosphere that is engaging, respectful, and memorable, leaving guests confident they have experienced Māori culture in a meaningful and appropriate way.

When we perform, we are genuine. Our presence carries ihi — the energy and magnetism that connects people to place, purpose, and each other. Each performance is delivered with professionalism and tailored to suit your event format, audience, and venue.

We are available to travel to your conference location and work alongside organisers to ensure a seamless and culturally appropriate experience.

Contact The Haka Shop Taupō to arrange a pōwhiri or Māori cultural performance for your next conference or corporate event.

The Haka Shop is your one-stop haka shop.
We provide custom performing kākahu, performance kits, traditional resources such as muka for weavers, and tutoring resources to support kapa haka tutors and school groups.
Contact us to discuss your specific needs.