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Culture North Night Show

State Highway 1, | RD2 Okaihau, Paihia, New Zealand
+64 9 402 5990
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Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Paihia
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Performances
Owner description: Six nights a week the marae is transformed into a magical setting where performers from the Culture North night show tell visitors to Northland the...... more » Owner description: Six nights a week the marae is transformed into a magical setting where performers from the Culture North night show tell visitors to Northland the real story of New Zealand. A contemporary production combining drama, music and dance, the show relates the traditional story of how two cultures; Maori and European, settled in New Zealand. « less
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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great - but it is just a bbq in the end - good to hear some of the cultural expressions More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I had been to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds before but not at night. The show was terrific and well worth going back. The cast were locals and while all the players were great, the two young girls (aged 11 and 14) were amazing. The script was tight and informative with both sides of the story being put in a most... More

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Bowen Island, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Performers were genuinely enthused with their work, and open to visitors' questions. The night-time experience of re-enacting a visit to a Maori community was very moving. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I thought the show was informative and very good in a lot of parts. However, there were times when some members of the cast didn't seem to know their words or the dances and it felt rather amateur which would be fine if it didn't cost so much. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

a must see to learn about Maori heritage. The show itself was quaint and charming and that adds to its appeal. It's not slick and we believe that made it much more authentic and enjoyable. More

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Helensvale, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

The show was interesting and quite well done. I would have preferred to have a more comprehensive talk on the Maori culture and history before the show. I thought the cost of the show was expensive for what we got. I would recommend it - learning about Maori culture & tradition is an important part of a trip to NZ. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We had a great night, learning your history, thanks for sharing it with us. Also its great that the bus picks you up. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

This show will tell you the story of Waitangi in a professional, vibrant and passionate way. If you don't do it, you will have missed out on something very special! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

The history and performance by local Maori people was great. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
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The story of New Zealand told by a Maori grandfather to his grandchild with a mixture of words and song. More

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