Heralded by the rising of the star constellation known as Matariki, the Māori New Year is an important time for connecting with and giving thanks to the land, sea and sky. Matariki is an ideal time to appreciate, understand and teach others about our Māori heritage. Auckland Libraries has organised an extensive programme of events …
Nau mai e te hunga nui! celebrate the skill and innovation of Maori artists, musicians, performers and poets as they ‘activate’ the museum collections and galleries. This is also your chance to purchase unique works from some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s leading creative practitioners. Hei Matau – Mai te taputapu ki te taonga: From tool to …
A fun family event with community picnic, lantern parade, live performances and stargazing. The night will feature performances, by performances by Cat Tunks (BlackSandDiva) and Huia Hamon. Make a home-made lantern nspired by the Matariki stars, night sky, Maori myths and legends or Hobsonville Point and enter our lantern Competition, no naked flames, You’ll get …
A selection of seven NZ short films to mark the rise of the seven sisters of Matariki with Maori Actors or directors. Sponsored and Presented by the Wairoa Maori Film Festival, in association with the NZ Film Commission and the NZ International Film Festival. LAMBS (15 min) “(Lambs)captures a tough uncompromising world in a very …
Awataha Marae are proud to present our 5th annual Matariki Festival. For Matariki 2013 we will be celebrating by holding a free whanau day! You’re invited to come along and enjoy a day of ta moko, kapa haka performances from our local schools, raranga workshops, live music from young emerging artists, fun activities for children …