Programme

A Million Poems for Matariki 

Stroll the streets of Devonport, Bayswater and Belmont to see 'a million' poetry posters for Matariki, lining shop windows and public buildings like stars in the sky.
Date: July 1 - July 14 All hours
Venue: Shop windows and public buildings
Cost: Free
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Art 

Join talented local cartoon artist Ali Cowley to learn how to create your own characters and stories.
Date: 24 June at 12:30pm
Venue: Pakuranga Library
Cost: Free
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Art 

Join talented local cartoon artist Ali Cowley to learn how to create your own characters and stories.
Date: 22 June at 1:00pm
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Awataha Marae celebration 

Awataha Marae will host a Matariki celebration in conjunction with its 20th anniversary. In 2010, it will be 20 years since Awataha Marae was built in 1990. Celebrations will include the erection of a 32m flagpole, gifted by North Shore City Council....
Date: 3 and 4 July at 4:30am
Venue: Awataha Marae
Cost: Free admission
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Celebrating Matariki Workshops Ceramic Star Mobiles

The stars were used by the Ist Polynesian people who ventured to Aotearoa as a source of navigation. Using leather-hard clay, students will carve and decorate Maori symbols. Ceramic stains will be painted onto the clay using traditonal colours. The f...
Date: 19 April - 2 July Weekday mornings 9:30am-11:30am or afternoons 12:30pm-2:30pm
Venue: Lopdell House Gallery
Cost: $5 per child or $4 per child concession rate for multiple bookings
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Celebrating Matariki Workshops Classroom Cloak

Students will learn about traditional cloak making and create a small panel out of natural materials and recylced paper pulp, which will fit together with the class to create a large cloak.
Date: 19 April - 2 July Weekday mornings 9:30am-11:30am or afternoons 12:30pm-2:30pm
Venue: Lopdell House
Cost: $5 per child or concession $4 per child with multiple bookings
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Dawn Karakia 

Acknowledge the first day of the Matariki Festival by attending the dawn karakia. From the top of Maungakiekie, look beyond the horizon and welcome the Matariki star cluster. Everyone is welcome to come and experience this significant event at one of...
Date: 14 June at 6:00am
Venue: Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill)
Cost: Free
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Environmental Sustainability - Kaitiakitanga 

Join Mereana's talk about Kaitiakitanga and how to take care of the environment from a Maori prospective.
Date: 22 June at 10:30am
Venue: Mangere Town Centre Library
Cost: Free
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Flax Conservation 

Join Shelley Whitewood to learn about conservation of flax and this week's kaupaupa, taiao or nature.
Date: 1 July at 11:00am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Flax Weaving 

Join Shelley Whitewood to learn about conservation of flax and this week's kaupaupa, taiao or nature.
Date: 29 June at 11:00am
Venue: Te Matariki Clendon Library
Cost: Free
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Flax Weaving for Beginners Workshop with Annie Ah Mu  

Learn the basics of gathering and preparing flax and then create a variety of easy to learn flax weaving projects such as a flax flower and flax bracelet with an experienced and friendly tutor.
Date: 26 June 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Nathan Homestead
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Flax weaving session 

Come along to the Avondale Community Centre and learn how to weave flax stars and the protocols around weaving. Bookings essential.
Date: 29 June at 10:00am
Venue: Avondale Library
Cost: Free
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Flax weaving session 

Come along to the Avondale Community Centre with your children to a flax weaving session and learn how to make flax Ika. Bookings essential.
Date: 1 July at 3:30pm
Venue: Avondale Library
Cost: Free
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Freedom Fruit Gardens Planting Day 

An initiative by artist A.D. Schierning sees an under-utilised reserve in Otara transformed into an edible orchard, the fruits of which will be readily available for the local community to harvest and consume.
Date: 25 June at 9:30am
Venue: Preston Road Reserve
Cost: Free
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Glow Worm Night Trail 

You have seen Totara Park by day, now come and see it at night! Spot eels in the ponds alongside the trail & observe clusters of glow worms in the bush. Suitable for all ages. Bring a torch & warm clothing!
Date: 28 June at 7:00pm 6 July at 7:00pm 13 July at 7:00pm
Venue: Totara Park
Cost: Free
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Goldie and Lindauer: Approaching Portraiture 

Whakatata mai ki te kanohi kaumatua e tau nei, e titiro mai ano Draw closer to ancient faces portrayed, looking at you
Date: 26 June to mid 2011 Opening hours 10:00am to 5:00pm daily
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki
Cost: Free
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Harakeke Weaving Workshop 

Celebrate Matariki through harakeke. A weaving workshop learning basic techniques. Learn to make Rourou (bowls), whetu (stars), whariki (mats), putiputi (flowers), kete (bags/baskets), and kono (baskets).
Date: 19 June at 10:00am
Venue: Waimauku Playcentre
Cost: koha for kai
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HE WA MAUMAHARATANGA, TE IWI, TE WHENUA  A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE; OF PEOPLE AND OF PLACE

This years Matariki exhibition combines the annual Auckland Festival of Photography with established Matariki celebrations. Photographers and multimedia/film artists were invited to submit work that echo one of the core themes of Matariki; a time of ...
Date: 28 May - 11 July 10:00am - 4:30pm daily
Venue: Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: Free
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He Whitu - Te Whetu o te Tau exhibition 

Seven local Manukau artists work with a younger artist to present work in recognition of the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.
Date: 25 June - 17 July Gallery open Tues-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm
Venue: Mangere Community Arts Outreach Service
Cost: Free
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Hinaki Making 

Join Ezard and listen to him talk about making "Hinaki" using Manuka and aka vines.
Date: 29 June at 10:30am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Hinaki Making 

Join Ezard's talk about making "Hinaki" using Manuka and aka vines.
Date: 28 June at 10:30am
Venue: Mangere East Library
Cost: Free
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History of Manukau 

Join Bruce talk about the History of Manukau. Bruce is a Historian with Manukau Libraries and has done vast research.
Date: 1 July at 4:00pm
Venue: City Centre Library
Cost: Free
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History of Manukau 

Join Bruce Ringer for a talk about the history of Manukau and learn more about your city.
Date: 15 June at 10:30am
Venue: Papatoetoe Library
Cost: Free
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Kapa Haka 

Come along and hear Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Manukau preform some of their items.
Date: 26 June at 1:00pm
Venue: Mangere East Library
Cost: Free
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Kapa Haka 

Come along and hear Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Manukau perform some of their items.
Date: 26 June at 11:00am
Venue: Botany Library
Cost: Free
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Kapa Haka - Close Up, Te Waka Huia 

This photography exhibition by Kathrin Simon showcases Kapa Haka as it has not been portrayed before - up close and personal. The photographs allow a rare glimpse behind the scenes of New Zealand premier team Te Waka Huia, focusing on their commitmen...
Date: 15 June - 4 July,
Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Weekends 10:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Lake House Arts Centre
Cost: Free admission
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Kite Making 

Come and learn to make a small kite with Ngaire and Veronica.
Date: 6 July 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Howick Library
Cost: Free
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Kite-making 

We will be hosting kite-making activities to mark the beginning of the Matariki festival. This is aimed at ages 3 and up, and will be held after story time.
Date: 12 June at 11:30am
Venue: Mt Albert Library
Cost: Free
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Ko Te Pukaki - A Maori Ecological Project 

Ngati Whatua are returning Bastion Point back to ngahere, lush with native bush available for everyone to enjoy, Come join us for community planting followed by hangi.
Date: 19 June 9:30am - 12:00 noon
Venue: bastion Point
Cost: Free
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Kupu Rere Poetry Slam Matariki themed poems

Kupu Rere - fast flying word. A fun high energy poetry event with a number of poets performing Matariki inspired poems. Open to poets 18 years and over - with cash prizes to be won! Poets register at the venue from 6.15pm. Email: kupurere@pl.net for ...
Date: 4 July at 7:30pm
Venue: The Classic
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Launch of another Million Poems for Matariki 

The launch of the poetry project that challenges the Devonport peninsula community to celebrate Matariki through poetry. Hear poems by former NZ Poet Laureate Michele Leggott and some of our best emerging local poets.
Date: 30 June at 6:00pm
Venue: Devonport Library
Cost: Free admission
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Library Club - Matariki 

Discussion and activities focussed on celebrating Matariki.
Date: 26 June at 2:00pm
Venue: Mt Albert Library
Cost: Free
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Local Revolutionaries: art and change 1965-1985 

Auckland Art Gallery’s exhibition Local Revolutionaries – Art & Change 1965 – 1985 includes Gil Hanly’s photographs of the 1984 hikoi that challenged traditional Waitangi celebrations that ignored Maori needs.
Date: 3 July to mid 2011 Opening hours 10:00am to 5:00pm daily
Venue: Auckalnd Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki
Cost: Free
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Mahi te Toi Carving and weaving workshops

The artists sharing their skills in these workshops are: Ann Uerata - Muka (flax fibre) preparation Melaney Kemp - Tukutuku (ornamental lattice-work) weaving Sharyn Allan - Harakeke (flax) weaving Dennis Conway - Whakairo (Maori carving)
Date: 26 June 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: $10 per workshop.These workshops have been subsidized by Western Distircts Community Foundation
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Maori Art Hunt 

Join Edward Neville at the Papatoetoe library for a fun Maori Art Hunt.
Date: 23 June at 4:00pm
Venue: Papatoetoe Library
Cost: Free
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Maori Games Workshop, Waananga 

A two-day traditional Maori Games workshop for leaders of community groups. Harko Brown, author of the book "Nga Taonga Taakaro", will be teaching the games.
Date: 26 June at 9:00am and 27 June at 5:00am
Venue: Hato Petera College
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Matariki 

Join Matua Bill Wiki at Tupu Library to learn more about Matariki.
Date: 17 June at 10:30am
Venue: Tupu Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki 

Join Matua Haare talk about Matariki and growing up with the knowledge handed down to him by his ancestors.
Date: 14 July at 10:00am
Venue: City Centre Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki - He Po Whakanui  Music Night

Matariki Music Night 2010 honours the past and looks to the future with contemporary interpretations of the songs of Hirini Melbourne and original music from the artists.
Date: 18 June at 8:00pm
Venue: Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: $20 per ticket (includes supper)
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Matariki - Short Film Night Maori Short Films

In association with the Wairoa Maori Film Festival, curated by Leo Koziol. BROTHER - Director Chris Graham, SIX DOLLAR FIFTY MAN - Directors Mark Albiston & Louis Sutherland, LILY AND RA - Director Armagan Ballantyne, URU - Director Hiona Henare, MO...
Date: 25 June at 7:00pm
Venue: Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: $5 (bookings advised)
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Matariki Activities 

Join us after school for some activities in celebration of Matariki.
Date: 17 June, 1 and 8 July at 3:30pm
Venue: Remuera Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Celebration 

A hands-on celebration of Matariki incorporating the star, native bush, music, kai and art. Three different days for children (1 July), corporate teams (2 July) and whanau/families (3 July).
Date: 1, 2 and 3 July from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Auckland Botanic Gardens
Cost: Admission fee for corporate day on 2 July - bookings required. Free 1 & 3 July.
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Matariki Cooking 

Learn about Matariki kai with Maori cooking experts.
Date: 5 July - 11 July 2:00pm daily
Venue: Mangere East Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Dance 

Onepoto Awhina (the Northcote Community) is celebrating Matariki with a dance and a three-hour live performance from popular covers band De Javu.
Date: 17 July at 7:00pm
Venue: AMI Netball Courts
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Matariki Dawn Breakfast 

See the rising of Matariki from the top of Maungakiekie (weather permitting), and enjoy breakfast and a 45 minute planetarium show, Matariki Dawn. Bookings are essential and places are limited. Phone 09 624 1246 or visit www.stardome.org.nz
Date: 19 June at 5:30am
Venue: Stardome Observatory and Planetarium
Cost: $35 adults $25 children
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Matariki Dawn Planetarium Show 

The planetarium show Matariki Dawn looks at cultural and astronomical aspects of this group of spectacular stars. The show includes Maori myths and stories about the formation of the Earth, the Moon, and Maori New Year. Using the Stardome’s 360 deg...
Date: 15 June - 20 June At 7:00pm and 8:00pm (9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays only)
Venue: Stardome observatory and Planetarium
Cost: $16 adults $8 children $14 seniours and students
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Matariki Ki O Rahi tournament 

Ki O Rahi tournament showcases Maori games to the community.
Date: 25 June at 6:15pm
Venue: Waiheke Recreation Centre
Cost: Free
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Matariki Matchbox Depot Artspace Open Exhibition

Matariki Matchbox acknowledges and celebrates the Maori New Year using or incorporating matchboxes, an object which challenges exhibition participants to represent the theme in innovative ways. The arrival of the Seven Sisters constellation in early ...
Date: 12 - 24 June, Opening hours Monday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sundays and public holidays 10:00am - 4:00pm (variable)
Venue: Alterspace Gallery, Depot Artspace
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Native Noise 

Native Noise has a great line-up of leading Aotearoa musicians. 1814 will open the concert, fresh from a tour of Australia and New Zealand, Six60 will then deliver their drum'n'bass, roots and reggae sound, and The Black Seeds will finish off the ni...
Date: 9 July at 7:00pm
Venue: Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE
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Matariki Short Fuse Film Night 

Playing in venues across Aotearoa during Matariki, seven Maori Short films selected for the Maori New Year. Screening: Brother (Smashproof), Zero (Leo Woodhead), Uru (Hiona Henare), Mokopuna (Ainsley Gardiner), Kehua (Wiremu Grace), White Tiger (Taik...
Date: 24 June at 7:00pm
Venue: Galatos
Cost: $8 ($6 members)
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Matariki storytime 

Be enchanted at story time with guest Daniel Paterson followed by a kapa haka performance by students from Te Kura Kaupapa M�ori o Maungarongo at 11.30 am.
Date: 9 July at 11:00am
Venue: Mt Albert Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Thursday 17 June, 10.30am and 3.30pm Join us to celebrate Matariki, M�ori New year with guest Daniel Paterson. Hear M�ori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 17 June at 10:30am and 3:30pm
Venue: Onehunga Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 15 June at 10:30am
Venue: Leys Institute Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 19 June at 11:00am
Venue: Mt Albert Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Celebrate Matariki with a special themed story time followed by a craft to signify Matariki.
Date: 15 June at 10:45am
Venue: Panmure Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 21 June at 10:00am
Venue: Pt Chevalier Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 25 June at 10:00am
Venue: Pt Chevalier Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 7 July at 11:00am
Venue: Mt Roskill Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 5 July at 11:00am
Venue: Parnell Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 8 July at 10:00am
Venue: St Heliers Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 18 and 25 June, 2, 9 and 16 July at 10:00am
Venue: Glen Innes Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us in the Avondale Community Centre to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 17 June at 11:00am
Venue: Avondale Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 29 June and 6,13 July at 10:30am
Venue: Central City Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 21 June at 11:30am
Venue: Waiheke Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Hear Māori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year.
Date: 1 July at 10:30am
Venue: Epsom Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Storytime Northcote Library

A Matariki themed storytime, followed by a Matariki craft activity.
Date: 15 and 29 June at 10:00am
Venue: Northcote Library
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Storytime Takapuna Library

A Matariki themed storytime.
Date: 17 June at 9:30am
Venue: Takapuna Library
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Storytime Albany Village Library

A Matariki themed storytime.
Date: 19 June at 9:45am
Venue: Albany Village Library
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Storytime Birkenhead Library

A Matariki themed storytime.
Date: 22 June at 9:30am
Venue: Birkenhead Library and Civic Centre
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Storytime Glenfield Library

A Matariki themed storytime
Date: 24 June at 9:30am
Venue: Glenfield Library
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Storytime East Coast Bays Library

A Matariki themed storytime.
Date: 18 June at 9:30am
Venue: East Coast Bays Library
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Storytime Devonport Library

A Matariki themed storytime.
Date: 21 June at 10:00am
Venue: Devonport Library
Cost: Free admission
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Matariki Storytime 

Join Rachel for story time.
Date: 14 June - 20 June Weekday mornings 10:00am-11:00am
Venue: Mangere East Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki Waiheke Mural Community Participation 

Join local Maori artist Mike Wilson in the creation of a mural artpiece on the water tank at Piritahi Marae on Waiheke Island.
Date: 20 and 27 June
Venue: Piritahi Marae
Cost: Free
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Matariki Workshop with Whirimako Black: Taonga puoro & traditional Maori song. 

In celebration of Matariki, The University of Auckland's School of Music offers this free workshop, open to the general public. Led by the legendary Whirimako Black, the workshop will give participants the opportunity to hear and learn the history o...
Date: 27 June at 5:00pm
Venue: Music Theatre
Cost: Free Admission - registration essential
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Matariki: A Maori Cultural Experience 

This cultural day hosted, by the Glenfield Community Centre, will feature a series of Maori cultural workshops to celebrate Matariki.  The day will start with a Powhiri and a korero about Matariki.  Participants will then be split into groups and r...
Date: 10 July 10:00am
Venue: Glenfield Community Centre
Cost: Free admission
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Matarkik Waiheke Haakari 

Stony Ridge chef Tony Moss will create his version of a Matariki Hakari, using our Maori traditional kai with lashings of creativity.
Date: 2 July at 6:00pm
Venue: Piritahi Marae
Cost: Free
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Michael King Writers' Centre Literary Event 

An event to celebrate Maori literature and story-telling. Writer in residence, Bradford Haami will discuss his latest project, which is about traditions of the whale in Maori culture and the significance of Matariki.
Date: 20 June at 2:00pm
Venue: Kerr Street Art Space
Cost: Free admission
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Movie Night and Kapa Haka 

Join Margaret at Manurewa for a movie night and be entertained afterwards by Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Manukau for an evening learning about kapa haka.
Date: 24 June at 6:00pm
Venue: Manurewa Library
Cost: Free
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Muriwai Massive Matariki at Muriwai 

Muriwai Massive present Matariki Muriwai at the Muriwai Surf Club. Po Whakangahou. A night of mahi toi, hakari and waiata. Featuring: Paora, KP, Nat Rose, DJ Mr Rivers and For the Love of It. Tickets and information contact Nat Rose on 021525751 Com...
Date: 25 June at 6:00pm
Venue: Muriwai Surf Club
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Native Coconut Artists' Floor Talk 

Margaret Aull, Leilani Kake, Janet Lilo and Cerisse Palalagi discuss their exhibition with exhibition curator Ema Tavola
Date: 3 July at 12 noon
Venue: Fresh Gallery Otara
Cost: Free
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Native Coconut Exhibition 

In celebration of Matariki, Fresh Gallery Otara presents four unique visual artists who share a distinct Maori and Pacific Island cultural heritage. Native Coconut uses humour and irony to play on the theme of cross-cultural conversations within a Ma...
Date: 18 June - 10 July Gallery open Tues-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-2:00pm
Venue: Fresh Gallery Otara
Cost: Free
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Newbie Writers' Workshop with D F Mamea 

Writer David Mamea works with newbie writers to demystify things like theme, character, narrative and plot, helping participants to get their hands dirty thinking, discussing and even writing through their ideas or stories. Proudly presented by Banan...
Date: 2 July 10:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Metro Theatre
Cost: Free
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Ngā Taonga o Te Kohinga Matua Maori 

Anahera Sadler presents the resources available in the Te Kohinga Matua collection L2, Whare Wānanga
Date: 9 July at 12:00 noon
Venue: Central City Library
Cost: Free
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Nga Korero Tataki Leadership Conversations

Waitakere City Council proudly presents three nights of stimulating conversations with some of New Zealand's leading entrepreneurs and business experts on sustainable Maori economic development.

12 July
Nga Tangata Whairawa - Entrepr...
Date: 12, 13 and 14 July at 7:00pm
Venue: Waitakere City Council Chambers
Cost: Koha
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North Shore Secondary and Intermediate Schools - Ki O Rahi Competition and Traditional Maori Games Day 

Participating secondary schools (including Wharekura) and year 7 and 8 students (including Kura Kaupapa) will compete in a Ki O Rahi challenge. There will also be arts and cultural participation opportunities for the students and supporters to take ...
Date: 30 June at 9:00am
Venue: Hato Petera College
Cost: Free admission
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NZ Post present Manu Aute Kite Day 

Kite flying has a highly symbolic connection to Matariki, with kites seen as the connectors between the heavens and earth. Celebrate this year's Matariki and fly a kite! This fun family event features traditional Maori kite making displays, story te...
Date: 10 July at 10:00am
Venue: Takaparawha - Orakei Reserve
Cost: Free
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Paper Weaving 

A fun workshop for children, teaching how to weave with paper.
Date: 22 June at 10:30am
Venue: Mangere Town Centre Library
Cost: Free
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Patea Maori Club comes to Herons Flight in Matakana 

Matariki celebrations at Herons Flight vineyard - To celebrate the rising of the first full moon of Matariki, we have invited the Patea Maori Club to perform here. We will begin at 5pm with a powhiri, a challenge by Kahui Cassidy, a talk about the si...
Date: 26 June at 5:00pm
Venue: Heron's Flight
Cost: $80 adults $20 kids
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Purakau 

Join the local people of Otara and listen to their stories.
Date: 21 and 23 June at 2:00pm
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Purakau 

Join Bronwynn in a storytime for under 5s at Botany Library.
Date: 14 June at 10:30am
Venue: Botany Library
Cost: Free
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Purakau 

Join ngaa Tangata o Otara for Purakau and learn more about Otara's local history.
Date: 15 June at 11:00 am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Purakau 

Join Eunice Te Rangiuaia for Purakau and learn more about Otara's local history.
Date: 16, 17 and 18 June at 11:00am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Purakau 

Join Margaret Ngaropo for Purakau and learn more about Manurewa's local history.
Date: 16 June at 10:30am
Venue: Manurewa Library
Cost: Free
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Purakau 

Join Eunice in a story-time.
Date: 30 June at 11:00am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Purakau 

Listen to the local people of Otara share their stories about the environment in the past and present.
Date: 28 June at 2:00pm 2 July at 11:00am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Ranger Walk and Talk Otuataua Stonefields

Walk around the stonefields with a ranger discussing topics including Māori and European histories of the area and botanical and geological details of the site.
Date: 2 July at 9:30am
Venue: Otuataua Stonefields
Cost: Free
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Ranger Walk and Talk Hampton Park

Join our park ranger to discover the history of Hampton Park. This is an opportunity to learn about this fascinating historic volcanic reserve. Learn about its extensive Māori and European cultural heritage and increase your understanding of the...
Date: 16 July at 9:30am
Venue: Hampton Park
Cost: Free
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Ranger Walk and Talk Clevedon Scenic Reserve

Walk to the top of Clevedon Scenic and around wetland and waterfall area with the ranger, discussing topics including wetlands, bush, Māori history of the area and the impact of humans on the area.
Date: 18 June at 9:30am
Venue: Clevedon Scenic Reserve
Cost: Free
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Rangimarie Matthews, AOTEAROA - New Zealand 

"This exhibition is about my home Aotearoa, New Zealand, Land of the Long White Cloud. The images depict the things I love about my home, that make me feel proud as a Maori artist and a New Zealander. It expresses the love I have for this country a...
Date: 26 June - 8 July, Monday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sundays and public holidays 10:00am - 4:00pm (variable)
Venue: Alterspace Gallery, Depot Artspace
Cost: Free admission
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Remuera Intermediate Kapa Haka Performance 

Come and see Remuera Intermediate Kapa Haka group perform
Date: 18 June at 12:00 noon
Venue: Remuera Library
Cost: Free
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RRV1 

Mika Haka Foundation presents a GlamBoyEnt. happening. RRV1: a Matariki Electro Pop, R&B, funk event. Performance pop art, featuring The Geeks with Erakah, Meryl Cassie, Divas of La Salle and more.
Date: 9 July 6:00pm - 8:00pm Doors open 5:30pm
Venue: Metro Theatre (Mangere East Hall)
Cost: Tickets $10 (no pass outs) available from CustomTeez Westfield Manukau Mall
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School Holiday Matariki Workshop 

Learn to create flax-weaving crafts with Annie Ah Mu and make Matariki-themed star cookies.
Date: 7 July 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Nathan Homestead
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Standish Reserve Community Planting Day 

Celebrate Matariki with an opportunity to do something positive for the environment and to get involved in your local community. Includes a flax weaving demonstration. Planting native plants helps to fight weeds, minimise erosion, and provide habita...
Date: 4 July at 10:00am
Venue: Standish Reserve
Cost: Free admission
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Stars of Matariki 

A live musical extravaganza featuring some of New Zealand’s brightest stars. Our all-female, all-Maori all star lineup of Anika Moa, Betty-Anne Monga and Maisey Rika will be joined by taonga puoro performers and special guests for one night only. A f...
Date: 26 June at 7:00pm
Venue: TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre
Cost: $30 show and dinner;$15 show only
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Story Time 

Join Robin for Story Time and learn about the gift of mamaku and Te Tuhi aa Manawatere.
Date: 14 June at 10:30am
Venue: Howick Library
Cost: Free
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Story Time 

Join Mereana Taungapeau for Story Time at the Mangere Town Centre Library.
Date: 18 June at 10:30am
Venue: Mangere Town Centre Library
Cost: Free
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Strong Hands Playreading Series

Part of the Playmarket Metro Theatre Playreading Series, this reading of Strong Hands by Michael Rewiri Thorsen considers gangs, families and whether blood is thicker than water.
Date: 17 June at 6:30pm
Venue: Metro Theatre
Cost: Koha
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Sustainability 

Claire Webb talks about sustainability and this week's kaupapa, taiao or nature.
Date: 29 June at 10:30am
Venue: Papatoetoe Library
Cost: Free
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Taa Moko 

Come along and hear Ezard talk about "taa moko"(Maori tattoo) he will talk about designs, protocols and meanings behind taa moko.
Date: 10 July at 10:30am
Venue: Botany Library
Cost: Free
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Talk About Otara and Storytime 

Join Matua Bill Wiki and Eunice Te Rangiuaia for a talk about Otara and Story Time at the Otara Town Centre Library.
Date: 14 June at 11:00am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Tamaki Makaurau Regional Kapa Haka Competition 

The best Kapa Haka teams in Auckland present their biannual regional competitions. Featuring Aotearoa's national champions Te Waka Huia. This is set to be a great event highlighting Maori culture at its best. Tickets: www.the-edge.co.nz or 0800 BUY T...
Date: 3 and 4 July at 8:00am
Venue: Aotea Centre, THE EDGE,
Cost: $15 adult, $5 student
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Te Po O Matariki 

Te Po O Matariki presents 'Light in the Darkness'. In the spirit of maumaharatanga and memorial, renowned artist Lisa Reihana presents ethereal large-scale video imagery projected onto the outside of the Bruce Mason Centre.
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre
Cost: Free
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Te Po o Matariki - Lisa Reihana Whetu i te Rangi

In the spirit of memorial, Te Po O Matariki presents 'Light in the Darkness' brings together ethereal imagery by renowned artist Lisa Reihana.
Date: 24 June 7:30pm 25 June 6:30pm 26 June 6:30pm
Venue: Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: Free
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Te Reo Māori/ Māori language class 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year by learning Māori basic conversational language.
Date: 13 July at 11:00am
Venue: Pt Chevalier Library
Cost: Free
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Te Reo Māori/ Māori language class 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year by learning Māori basic conversational language.
Date: 29 June at 11:00am
Venue: Remuera Library
Cost: Free
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Te Reo Māori/ Māori language class 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year by learning Māori basic conversational language.
Date: 15 June at 12:00am
Venue: Leys Institute Library
Cost: Free
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Te Reo Māori/ Māori language class and Waiata Session 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year. Learn basic Māori conversational language for adults and join in singing Waiata.
Date: 23 June at 11:00am
Venue: Blockhouse Bay Library
Cost: Free
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Te Reo Māori/ Māori language class and Waiata Session 

Join us to celebrate Matariki, Māori New year by learning Māori basic conversational language and join in singing Waiata.
Date: 7 July at 1:00pm
Venue: Mt Roskill Library
Cost: Free
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Te Reo Māori/ Māori language class and Waiata Session 

Learn basic Māori conversational language and join in singing Waiata.
Date: 15, 22 and 25 June and 6 July at 12:00, 30 June and 14 July at 10:00am
Venue: Central City Library
Cost: Free
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Te Taumata Exhibition Series 

Te Taumata exhibition presents artwork by prominent Maori artists from the Auckland region. Supporte by Creative New Zealand.
Date: 23 June - 11 July Opening hours Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays 9:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: Artstation
Cost: Free
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Te Taumata Exhibition Series Artwork by prominent Maori artists from the Auckland region

Father and son artists Fred and Brett Graham exhibit as part of the regional Te Taumata Exhibition Series, an initiative of Toi Whenua.
Date: 18 June - 11 July Gallery open Mon- Fri 9:00am-5pm, weekends 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: Nathan Homestead
Cost: Free
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Te Taumata Exhibition Series: Artstation 

Lonnie Hutchinson exhibits as part of the regional Te Taumata Exhibition Series, an initiative of Toi Whenua. Lonnie Hutchinson was born of Ngai Tahu and Samoan ancestry in 1963. She is a multimedia artist who exhibits nationally and internationally....
Date: 23 June to 10 July Opening night: 22 June at 7:30pm Gallery open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Artstation toi tu
Cost: Free
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Te Taumata Exhibition Series: NorthArt Gallery 

Arnold Wilson exhibits as part of the regional Te Taumata Exhibition Series, an initiative of Toi Whenua.
Date: 5 -24 July Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10am - 4pm
Venue: NorthArt Gallery
Cost: Free
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Te Taumata o Matariki Exhibition Tracey Tawhiao Exhibition

As part of the Matariki regional programme for 2010, Toi Whenua presents, Te Taumata Exhibition Series 2010. Four prominent Maori artists will each exhibit new and existing work in a local community gallery in one of Auckland's regions (Manukau, Nort...
Date: 28 May - 11 July 10:00am - 4:30pm daily
Venue: Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: Free
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Te Whare Tapere - Purapurawhetu 

Enjoy Maori performing art at its best - a young man works to complete tukutuku panels for the new marae, a mysterious old woman arrives to help him, revealing a past of hidden secrets, dark stories, jealousy - a past filled with loss - but also a fu...
Date: 30 June to 2 July at 7:30pm, Auckland Town Hall
School matinee 1 and 2 July at 12:30pm, Auckland town hall
16-18 June at 7:30pm at Hawkins Theatre Papakura
Venue: Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall
Cost: $15 - $30
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The Matariki Tiki Hunt 

Join Mereana and the Maori Services team for a fun Matariki tiki hunt.
Date: 8 July at 1:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Ferguson Oaks Reserve
Cost: Free
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The Matariki Walking Art Exhibition  

A photography exhibition which displays contemporary and indigenous styles of body painting, with use of special effects make-up as a medium.
Date: 1 - 30 June Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Weekends 10:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Lake House Arts Centre
Cost: Free admission
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Traditional Maori Hangi - Preparation and Feast 

Join us to learn how to prepare a traditional maori feast. Many hands make light work so please bring a vegetable peeler along with you.
Date: 10 July 8:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Middlemore Park
Cost: Free
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Tuhono Tangata Te Hana celebrating Matariki 2010

Te Hana Community Development Charitable Trust invites you to celebrate Matariki with us. Friday Evening event - 6pm till late - Jam it! Heaps of local talented whanau musical entertainers, 3 course meal, non alcoholic beverages. Acknowledging whaka...
Date: 18 June at 6:00pm
Venue: Te Hana te Ao Marama
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Unitec presents Movies at the Marae 

Unitec provides the opportunity for whanau and friends to enjoy Movies at the Marae. Happening on marae throughout Auckland, it's a great chance to enjoy Taika Waititi's hit film Boy as well as a short film.
Date: 5 July at 7:00pm
Venue: Ruapotaka Marae
Cost: Free
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Unitec presents Movies at the Marae 

Unitec provides the opportunity for whanau and friends to enjoy Movies at the Marae. Happening on marae throughout Auckland, it's a great chance to enjoy Taika Waititi's hit film Boy as well as a short film.
Date: 24 June at 7:17pm
Venue: Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae
Cost: Free (limited seating)
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Unitec presents Movies at the Marae 

Unitec provides the opportunity for whanau and friends to enjoy Movies at the Marae. Happening on marae throughout Auckland, it's a great chance to enjoy Taika Waititi's hit film Boy as well as a short film.
Date: 3 July at 7:00pm
Venue: Piritahi Marae
Cost: Free (limited seating)
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Unitec presents Movies at the Marae 

Unitec provides the opportunity for whanau and friends to enjoy Movies at the Marae. Happening on marae throughout Auckland, it's a great chance to enjoy Taika Waititi's hit film Boy as well as a short film.
Date: 8 July at 7:00pm
Venue: Te Piringatahi o te Maungaarongo Marae
Cost: Free
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Unitec presents Movies at the Marae 

Unitec provides the opportunity for whanau and friends to enjoy Movies at the Marae. Happening on marae throughout Auckland, it's a great chance to enjoy Taika Waititi's hit film Boy as well as a short film.
Date: 10 July at 7:00pm
Venue: Manurewa Marae
Cost: Free
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Visual Arts and Kite Making 

Join Ruiha Epiha and Ngaire Mita at Tupu Youth Library for a morning of visual arts and kite making.
Date: 24 June at 10:30am
Venue: Tupu Library
Cost: Free
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Weaving 

Join Shelley in her flax weaving workshop, learn to weave a Matariki star or just come along and watch an expert at work.
Date: 22 June at 10:30am
Venue: Te Matariki/Clendon Library
Cost: Free
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Weaving demonstration 

Local kuia, Colleen Foster, will be demonstrating weaving taaniko, harakeke and korowai (cloaks).
Date: 15 June at 2:00pm
Venue: Mt Albert Library
Cost: Free
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Whakapapa Session for Beginners 

Raewyn Paewai leads a session on Whakapapa, or genealogy, for beginners.
Date: 9 July at 10:30am
Venue: Te Matariki Clendon Library
Cost: Free
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Whiti Te Ra  

Saturday morning event 9am - 1pm Including Community Garden display & planting, Weaving & Carving demonstration, Arts & Craft displays, Te Hana Whanau Village Tour (11am) and BBQ. Join us for a morning celebrating the revitalisation of our culture ...
Date: 19 June at 9:00am
Venue: Te Hana Te Ao Marama
Cost: Free
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