Slice of history served for Matariki

Dunedin (Monday, 20 June 2016) – Local historians, vintage film buffs and heritage enthusiasts alike should enjoy a special Matariki presentation of footage drawn from Ngā Taonga: New Zealand’s moving image and sound archive.

To help celebrate the Puaka and Matariki season, Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, in association with Dunedin City Library, is providing a rare opportunity to engage with early film featuring Kāi Tahu traditional food gathering (Tītī and tuna) and art practices from as early as 1921, as well as some light entertainment. This programme first toured the eastern sea border of Te Waipounamu in October 2014 and has returned twice since to support a marae screening in Waihao and last year's Kāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi.

There will be two screenings this week, one in Dunedin and one at Port Chalmers.

Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision's Kaiwhakataki: Programme Co-ordinator, Māori, Lawrence Wharerau will present the screenings and says, "We have had plenty of positive feedback from Te Waipounamu audiences. It is always great that where and whenever possible we can support community requests to engage with archival footage that depicts them being them."

Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision is a registered not for profit charitable trust caring for New Zealand's audio visual record.

Dunedin Public Libraries Co-ordinator Kay Mercer says, “This is an exciting opportunity for the Dunedin community to see what life was like for local people in the early part of the 20th century. These precious film records are not widely available to view, so this is a rare treat indeed.”

Wednesday, 22 June, 6pm, Dunedin City Library

Thursday, 23 June, 7pm, Port Chalmers Library

Entry is free to both events, but bookings are recommended – phone 03 474 3690.

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