Date/Time
Date(s) - Tue 10 June
12:00 - 13:00
Location
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets
The rising of the Matariki star cluster and Puanga signal the start of the Māori New Year. This programme will introduce you to how Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the seasons of te taiao (the natural world). Tīhei, mauri ora!
Experience the magic of Matariki
Nau mai, te whetū o te tau! Join this special Matariki event.
Using a whāriki star map and special glowing pīataata (star globes), come and share the magic of Matariki mā Puanga this Hōtoke season. You’ll mihi, sing and tuku karakia to loved ones who have passed and make wishes to Hiwa-i-te-rangi for the year ahead!
Educators from National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa will share how Te Kāhui o Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the rhythms and seasons of the natural world.
Booking is not required — turn up on the day.
Suitable for all ages!
About the speakers
Ko Matariki e, te tohu o te tau. Ko tēnei, he kaupapa ātaahua ki te hāpai ngā mahi e whakawhānui ana te mōhiotanga o Matariki mā Punga ki Aotearoa whānui.
With the knowledge and Mātauranga Māori shared by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and the awesome team at He Tohu Tāmaki, ‘Matariki: Bringing Our Stars to Life’ connects us to Ngā Atua Māori, the pūrākau of Matariki (e ai ki te kōrero o Te Whare Wānanga) and how we honour this season of the Maramataka.