The Welcome of Strangers
      Wānaka Festival of Colour presentsThe Welcome of Strangers

      The Welcome of Strangers

      Ngāi Tahu

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      Pacific Crystal Palace

      Amigos & Wanaka Hotel Lawn

      Wanaka, New Zealand

      When

      Fri 4 Apr 2025

      Running Time

      60 minutes

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      The dynamics of an evolving southern world are mapped by distinguished archaeologist Atholl Anderson in a new edition of his groundbreaking book from 1998. The Welcome of Strangers: A History of Southern Māori traces the early migrations of Waitaha and Kāti Māmoe people and the later arrival and settlement of Ngāi Tahu. These were the communities that the first Europeans encountered, as whalers, sealers and missionaries made their way around the coast. With new research, informative maps and a strong visual narrative, The Welcome of Strangers is published by Bridget Williams Books in association with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 

      Renowned author and scholar Atholl Anderson takes the stage alongside fellow Ngāi Tahu speakers in this engaging session.