Artwaka I: Auckland

​Artwaka is a voyaging event series and collaborative platform led by NDINA Gallery combining contemporary Oceanic arts with intentional space for kava-talanoa.

Rooted in the shared significance of ‘waka’ - premium noble kava roots in Fijian tradition and the traditional canoe in Māori culture - the program celebrates Pacific heritage and contemporary art as a living, connected force.

NDINA Gallery is thrilled to be hosted at Four Shells Fale Talanoa for Artwaka’s maiden berth in Aotearoa. A New Zealand kava cultural institution, Four Shells is a rooted hub for Pasifika creatives and we are honoured to share your space in celebration of Fiji Day 2026.

NDINA is also pleased to announce collaboration with the Fiji Craft Society bringing together heritage artisans with contemporary artists for a dynamic group exhibition and series of evening talanoa sessions from 6-10 October exploring the vibrant stories of Fiji’s visual culture 🇫🇯

​Evening kava-talanoa will take place from 6-10pm from the 6-10th of October at Four Shells Kava Lounge with Fijian artists and artisans featuring Anare Somumu, Alifereti Malai and Josua Toganivalu.