A collaboration between Geneva AM (Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Aitutaki, Palmerston) and Binge Culture that blends treasure hunts, technology, and taonga in a unique, self-guided experience on Tāmaki Makaurau's waterfront.
Anchored in the Matariki themes of reflection, remembrance, and renewal, the experience embodies the whakataukī “Ka mua, ka muri”—walking backwards into the future, Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga, , invites the public on an app-led interactive audio journey beginning at a pavilion in the middle of Te Komititanga.
Using their devices and headphones, participants follow directions and discover clues to uncover rare archival recordings of iconic waiata Māori - including performances by Hirini Melbourne and Ana Hato - alongside bold contemporary covers from Geneva AM’s upcoming album, Pikipiki.
People can take part by scanning the QR code in the pavilion. The experience can be accessed either via the PickPath app or web browser.
Created by Geneva AM in collaboration with Binge Culture and PickPath.
Installation construction by Interesting Things
Made with support from Matariki Festival 2025, Auckland Council, and Eke Panuku in collaboration with Binge Culture, PickPath and Geneva AM.
Archival recordings were sourced from Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision. Covers of Pokarekare Ana, Tutira Mai Ngā Iwi and Purea Nei by Geneva AM were made with support from Te Māngai Paho. Thank you to the muscians who played in Ngā Whetu Ensemble and TAUTORU.
Matariki Festival Auckland, 20 Jun - 13 July 2025
Duration: Approx 40 minutes
Audience suitability: 8 years and up
Venue: public space
Capacity: unlimited
