Matariki events shine across the Capital
Tuesday 12 June
ReCut, Ahi Ka, and the Sky Show
are all part of the Capital’s Matariki calendar – but
we’re also proud supporters of many smaller events,
exhibitions, and initiatives celebrating the Māori New
Year.
Matariki is being embraced all over Wellington, and many of our grant recipients and Council Controlled Organisations are leading the way – discover a selection of events happening below.
Matariki artworks around the
city
This year’s Matariki public art project,
WAITUHI, includes a series of flags designed by artist Sian
Montgomery-Neutze. You can see them at Frank Kitts Park and
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre. Look out also for WAITUHI artworks
by Angela Kilford and Aliyah Winter, on display on the
Jervois Quay overbridge and on billboards at the Railway
Station from 18 June for three weeks.
Celebrate Māori New Year at inner city
garden
Bond Street Community Garden
Friday 15
June
12 Noon–2.30pm
Learn more about te ao Māori
and Matariki this Rāmere. Help us prepare the garden for
spring, discover taonga from your local library, share kai
and kawakawa tea – or just relax on a bean bag!
Matariki at the zoo
Wellington
Zoo
16-17 June
Visit the Zoo to celebrate the start of
Matariki. There will be many fun activities for you to
participate in such as: making your own Matariki lantern to
light up the winter sky; learning the Te Reo Māori names of
the animals at the Zoo, and giving the animals harakeke
whetū (flax star) enrichment to keep them busy.
Public korero at Central Library for
Matariki
June 18-19
65 Victoria Street
Come and
hear two speakers discussing winter food traditions and
whakapapa resources at the library. Visit the website for
more information about events and times.
Matariki morning
Capital E
Tuesday
19 June
10am-11.30am
A fun morning celebrating
Matariki with craft activities, Moira Wairama's legendary
story time and Waiata singing with Lala from Community Music
Junction.
Whanau Day - E Kohiko Ana
Matariki
Capital E
Saturday 23
June
9.30am-3.30pm
Let's celebrate Matariki with our
friends and family with Kapa Haka performances, cultural
craft activities and kite-making! Storyteller Moira Wairama
will also be coming in to share some Māori myths and
legends with the tamariki.
Story-telling at 11-11:30am
will be accompanied by NZSL interpreter.
Timotimo Under the Stars
Space Place
at Carter Observatory
27 June 6.30-7.15pm
28 June
8-8.45pm
Celebrate Matariki at Space Place. Join Timotimo
under the stars in the Planetarium dome for magical Matariki
stories.
This 45-minute session transports you to the
stars and back through waiata, tāonga pūoro and movement.
General admission charges apply.
Matariki dawn viewing
Mt Victoria
lookout
Saturday 30 June
5am-7am
Enjoy a special
opportunity to view the rise of Matariki from Tangi te
Keo/Mount Victoria summit.
Matariki at
the Miramar and Maupuia Community Centre
27 Chelsea St
Saturday 7
July
5.30-7.30pm
Celebrate Matariki with music and
kai. Free entry, all welcome, Hangi $10.
ENDS