Programme

Adult workshops on kite making, weaving, traditional games 

A chance for adults to learrn about kite making, weaving and traditional Maori games.
Date: 25-26 July
Venue: Corbans Estate Arts Centre
Cost: $75-$85
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Cinema Club Screening: Te Rua (1991) Director: Barry Barclay 

Heroes or terrorists? Three young Maori activists move into Berlin to seize ancestral carvings which were stolen a century earlier. A hundred years after the theft from New Zealand of three irreplaceable tribal carvings, two members of the Maori trib...
Date: Monday, 13 July 2009
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Uxbridge Creative Centre
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Community Planting Day 

A special opportunity to learn about Matariki and Harakeke planting and weaving, supported with a workshop by Judy Te Hiwi.
Date: Sunday, 19 July 2009
Time: 10am -12 noon
Venue: Chelsea Estate Heritage Park
Cost: Free
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Family Tree- Whakapapa Kids Club

Matariki is a time to learn about your whanau (family) and to start your own whakapapa (family tree) chart. To help you we invite your grandparents, aunts and uncles along to share their stories and family history with you as you record your whakapa...
Date: Sunday, 19 July 2009
Time: 11.00am & 2.00pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery - New Gallery
Cost: $6 bookings essential
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Flax Cultivar Planting 

Help plant a new flax cultivar plantation at Kohuora Park on 18 July. Turn up on the day with a spade and gumboots. There will be a sausage sizzle at the afterwards for all volunteers.
Venue: Kohuora Park
Cost: Free
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Flax Cultivar Planting 

Help plant a new flax cultivar plantation at Rongomai Reserve on 18 July. Turn up on the day with a spade and gumboots. There will be a sausage sizzle at the afterwards for all volunteers.
Venue: Rongomai Reserve
Cost: Free
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Glow Worm Walks 

Spot eels in the creek cascading along next to the walkway, catch sight of a frog or two and observe areas of glow worms along the way. Bring a torch! Booking essential ph Kristen Ross on 09 262 5104
Date: 30 June & 7th, 14th and 21st July
Venue: Totara Park (Meet in Wairerre Road carpark)
Cost: Free
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Growing your own veggies 

Matariki is a time to gather the seed and seedlings and plan your spring garden. Join self-confessed plantaholic, self-sufficient inner city gardener and editor of New Zealand Gardener Magazine, Lynda Hallinan, as she discusses how to prepare and pl...
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2009
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery - Art Lounge
Cost: Free
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Harakeke Flax Weaving 

Harakeke is the art of flax weaving and has been used by Maori for hundreds of years for clothing, food, hunting , fishing and medicine .Come along and learn how to weave stars out of this versatile natural material during Matariki month.
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2009
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Barry Curtis Park (meet at the wetland playground along Stancombe Road)
Cost: Free
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He Kakano Fashion Design Workshop Fashion Designers workshop

He Kakano is a one day wananga for emerging Maori Fashion designers and wearable art creators to learn about Matariki through culture and identity. Hear the history and create the future.
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Awataha Marae
Cost: Registration General $20 Beneficiary $10 Contact Jeanine Clarkin
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Intersect Matariki Maori Animation 2009

The special Maori-themed Matariki Intersect event presents Maori animation visuals, YouTube mash-ups, guest DJs, and a special live performance by emerging Wairoa club hop talent JORDY.
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2009
Time: 10.00pm
Venue: Galatos
Cost: Free
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Ki-o-rahi traditional Maori games day 

Traditional games, arts and cultural activity for young people in collaboration with Harbour Sport. For more information and to advise of your interest, please contact Scott Mackenzie on 0272 863 997.
Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Hato Petera School
Cost: Free
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Kite Making Workshop 

Come along to Barry Curtis Park to design and build your own kite from basic materials. Test it out on the windy flats of Barry Curtis Park to see how well it flies in the sky.
Date: Friday, 17 July 2009
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Barry Curtis Park (meet at the wetland playground along Stancombe Road)
Cost: Free - Bookings required
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Ko Te Pukaki 

Nau mai haere mai ki te Whenua Rangatira o Ngati Whatua o Orakei. Take part in the ecological project to reforest Bastion Point, returning it to a ngahere (pristine, lush native forest) for all the community to enjoy. Meet in the Orakei Marae car pa...
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2009
Time: 10.00am
Venue: Takaparawha - Orakei Reserve
Cost: Free
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Kupu Rere Matariki Poetry Slam A live poetry event

A fun, high-energy poetry event with a number of poets performing Matariki inspired poems. 12 July, 6.15pm The Classic, 321 Queen Street, CBD $10 Open to poets 18 years and over – cash prizes to be won! For information on registration contact Mei H...
Date: Sunday, 12 July 2009
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: The Classic
Cost: Registration@ 6.15pm $10 per entry Door Sales $10
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Lost Voices art exhibition 

An ink and wash drawing exhibition by Evelyn Kawiti exploring issues relating to the lost of language and Te Reo Maori.
Date: 23 June -12 July
Venue: North Art Galleries
Cost: Free
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Manu Aute - Kite Day 

Celebrate Matariki as people have done for hundreds of years – fly a kite! Kite flying has a highly symbolic connection to Matariki, with kites seen as connectors between the heavens and earth. This year the skies above Orakei will be full of giant...
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2009
Time: 10.0am - 4.00pm
Venue: Takaparawha - Orakei Reserve
Cost: Free
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Manu tukutuku / Maori Kite Workshop Kitemaking Workshop

Create manu tukutuku using traditional resources at Orakei Marae.
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2009
Time: 10.00am
Venue: Orakei Marae
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

All day great scavenger hunt with Mereana Taungapeau.
Date: Friday, 17 July 2009
Time: All day
Venue: Mangere Town Centre Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

The Whitebait of Maketu with Highland Park Library
Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Time: 4.00pm - 4.45pm
Venue: Highland Park Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Manurewa literacy programme launch. Storytime with Maori Liaison staff.
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2009
Time: 10am-11am
Venue: Manurewa, Otara, Mangere, Te Matariki, Papatoetoe Libraries
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Storytime with Mereana Tangapeau.
Date: Friday, 26 June 2009
Time: 10am-11am
Venue: Mangere Town Centre Library
Cost: TBC
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Manukau Libraries Program 

The Maketu Tuna book launch with Candice Reading.
Date: Saturday, 27 June 2009
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Botany Library level 1
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Art With Ali Cowley.
Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Te Matariki & Clendon Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Art with Peter Pied.
Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Raranga with Shelly Whitewood.
Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Raranga with Shelly Whitewood.
Date: Thursday, 2 July 2009
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Pakuranga Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Story time with Eunice Te Rangiuaia.
Date: Thursday, 2 July 2009
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Otara Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Rahui and environmental practices with Mereana Tangapeau.
Date: Friday, 3 July 2009
Time: 10am-11am
Venue: Mangere Town Centre Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Poi making with Matt Tamaki.
Date: Thursday, 9 July 2009
Time: 3.15pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Papatoetoe Library
Cost: Free
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Manukau Libraries Program 

Traditional kite making with Ngaire Mita.
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Te Matariki & Clevedon Library
Cost: Free
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Matariki - A cultural experience 

A Maori cultural experience for the community to enjoy. Beginning with a Powhiri, there will be flax weaving, poi making, traditional hand games and Kapa Haka. The workshops will be followed by a hangi. Each person will take home a toanga (item/gift)...
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Time: 1.00pm- 5.00pm
Venue: Glenfield Community Centre
Cost: Free- Registration necessary
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Matariki Ahunga Nui 

Celebrate Matariki by joining us at Lopdell House gallery for the opening of Hoani Waititi Marae students art exhibition in the Spiral gallery. There will be a special performance by Halau Hula O Kahelelani, a Polynesian dance and theatre group who i...
Date: Preview Thursday 25 June @ 6pm Exhibition Runs 26 June - 6 August
Venue: Lopdell House Gallery
Cost: Free
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Matariki Festival celebration Te Marama o Matariki Matariki Festival Opening Night

A festival evening to celebrate Matariki and the opening of Te Marama o Matariki (The Light of Matariki) exhibition. There will be outdoor sculpture, a pyro and fire representation of Matariki, kapahaka, refreshments and much more. Te Marama o Mata...
Date: Friday, 26 June 2009
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Corbans Estate Arts Centre - CEAC Gallery
Cost: Free
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Matariki Kites Kids Club

The new moon can be seen on Wednesday, 24 June. Welcome and celebrate the coming of Matariki with paakau or kites with six tales, to fly on the first day of the year. A one hour fun practical art-making session designed for children aged 5 to 10 year...
Date: Sunday, 21 June 2009
Time: 11.00am & 2.00pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery
Cost: $6 bookings essential
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Matariki Maori Short Film Programme Short Film Programme

A national travelling programme of new contemporary Maori short films curated by Te Roopu Whakaata Maori i Te Wairoa – Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc. Presented in association with the New Zealand Film Commission and NZ On Air. Tangaroa God ...
Date: 1 night
Venue: Opunuku Studio - Corbans Estate Arts Centr
Cost: $6 prebooked and $8 on the door
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Matariki Music Night 

Enjoy a night of great live music by top Aotearoa musicians Tama Waipara and the Requirements, Maisey Rika, Horo Horomona, Mahina Kaui, Selector Exile and VJ Aue. Supper included.
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Time: 6.30pm - late
Venue: MAU Theatre, Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: Pre-Bookings: $30 Door Sales: $35 Students under 18: $15
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Matariki Performance and Workshop - Atamira Dance Collective 

Join Atamira Dance Collective for a special 30 minute performance, featuring excerpts from 'Memoirs of Active Service' and 'Starlight Ballroom'. After the performance, choreographer Maaka Pepene and dancers from Atamira will give a workshop exploring...
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2009
Time: 1pm Perfromance 2pm Workshop
Venue: Auditorium, Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts
Cost: Free
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Matariki Playwrights 

Come together with established and emerging maori playwrights and practitioners to discuss the future of our theatre, encourage, be inspired and network over the two days of the hui. Register Now.
Date: Date:Friday 26 - Saturday 27 June
Venue: Tatai Hono Marae
Cost: Free - Registration is necessary
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Matariki Star Gazing 

2009 is International Year of Astronomy. Manukau Parks have collaborated with the Stardome Observatory to bring you an informative session and visual presentation on Matariki as well as the opportunity to view the stars and planets through a telesco...
Date: Monday, 13 July 2009
Time: From 7:30pm -9:00pm
Venue: Barry Curtis Park
Cost: Free
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MyFace - Artists floor talk 

Janet Lilo presents an exploration of provocative photography that comes straight out of popular culture via the web's social networking platforms.
Date: Saturday, 20 June 2009
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Venue: Fresh Gallery Otara Otara
Cost: TBC
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MyFace art exhibition 

Janet Lilo presents an exploration of provocative photography that comes straight out of popular culture via the web's social networking platforms.
Date: 12 June - 4 July
Venue: Fresh Gallery Otara Otara
Cost: TBC
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Native Noise 

Ngati Whatua o Orakei host Native Noise, a celebration of leading Aotearoa musicians in the historical setting of the Town Hall a full line up of leading Aotearoa musicians performing in the historic setting of the Auckland Town Hall. Headed by cha...
Date: Friday, 26 June 2009
Time: Doors Open 6:30pm
Venue: Auckland Town Hall
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Navigation and Migration - Tui Hobson 

Centuries ago the Matariki Stars acted as a navigational beacon for early migration and seasonal changes around the Pacific. After extensive travel around the Pacific over the past 4 years, the artist explores her ideas about migration and navigation...
Date: 16 June - 5 July
Venue: The Lakehouse Arts Centre- Barry's Point Reserve
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Nga Korero Tataki  

Matariki is a time for reflection and a time to plan for the future. In light of this, a three part sustainability symposium will explore the concept of sustainability through traditional and contemporary Maori thinking. Each night considers a number...
Date: 14 - 16 July, 7pm
Venue: Waitakere City Chambers
Cost: Koha by gold coin
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Nga Ramarama Whetu o Matariki The sparkling stars o Matariki Sparkling Stars of Matariki

Nga Kohanga Reo o Waitakere will make masks depicting the whanau of Matariki. This will be followed by a New Years feast hosted by Hoani Waititi Marae.
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Time: 9.00am
Venue: Hoani Waititi Marae
Cost: Invitation only
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Nga Taonga Taaakaro - traditional Maori games workshop Maori Games

This two-day workshop for adults celebrates Matariki through the teaching of traditional Maori games,such as Mu Torere, Ti-Uru, poi toa, ki-o-rahi, tapuae and the construction of Manu (kites). The workshop will be presented by Harko Brown – author o...
Venue: Hato Petera School
Cost: $90.00 per person, includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day and resources to take home.
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Ngahau - dinner and entertainment 

An event to bring our Kaumatua and Kuia tother to celebrate Matariki, with food and entertainment provided by local Kapa Haka teams from Glenfield.
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2009
Time: 4pm
Venue: Glenfield War memorial Hall
Cost: Free- Registration necessary
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Park Ranger Walk & Talk 

Gain a better understanding of historic archaeological sites in our own city. These walks are lead by Park Rangers from Manukau Parks.
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2009
Time: 9:45am-12pm
Venue: Mangamangero Valley
Cost: Free
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Park Ranger Walk & Talk 

Gain a better understanding of historic archaeological sites in our own city. These walks are lead by Park Rangers from Manukau Parks
Venue: Otuataua Stonefields
Cost: Free
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Park Ranger Walk & Talk 

Gain a better understanding of historic archaeological sites in our own city. These walks are lead by Park Rangers from Manukau Parks
Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Time: 9:30am- 12pm
Venue: Hampton Park
Cost: Free
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Patupaiarehe Workshops 

Body + Mind = Action! Auckland City Council's Matariki Festival brings the Mika Haka Foundation's fun and funky Ka schools fitness programme to Atamira - Maori in the City 2009. Mika and Ka instructors Jay Tewake, Kasina Campbell and Taupuhi Toki w...
Date: Friday, 3 July 2009
Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2009
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2009
Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm
Venue: Shed 3, ASB Showgrounds
Cost: Free
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Phoenix by KatyPie G2 

The nest of little Phoneix has been destroyed by a storm. Phoenix needs a new home, so she recruits help from her native New Zealand friends. Together they will build a better nest for Phoenix in the beautiful Aotearoa forest. Exhibition discussion f...
Date: Opening: 9 July, 5.30pm
Exhibition dates: 10 - 25 July
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9.30am - 2pm
Venue: Uxbridge Creative Centre
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Pick and Mix - Matariki  

This showcase concert for Matariki will feature local Maori Performers and will include story telling and waiata. A workshop where you can make your own manutukutuku - maori kite will take place after the performances.
Date: Saturday, 27 June 2009
Time: 11.00am
Venue: Aotea Centre, Level 5
Cost: Free
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Pikihia nga Maunga - Climbing Mountains 

Waitakere City Council presents Pikihia nga Maunga - Climbing Mountains. In association with Te Whanau o Waipareira a workshop of motivational speakers that will inspire at risk youth to aspire to higher levels. “Pikihia nga Maunga” describes the fo...
Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Venue: Waipareira Trust Alternative Education Unit
Cost: Free
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Planting your own fruit trees 

Matariki is also a time for planting new trees and bushes. Join editor of New Zealand Gardener Magazine, Lynda Hallinan, as she advises on what type of fruit trees to plant. Lynda will also be selling her new book on fruit trees and be available for...
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2009
Time: 3pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery - Art Lounge
Cost: Free
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Pot Plant Design Kids Club

Matariki is a time for planting new trees and bushes and what better way to announce the new year than with something growing in a Kids Club designer plant pot? A one hour fun practical art making session designed for children aged 5 to 10 years.
Date: Sunday, 26 July 2009
Time: 11.00am & 2.00pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery - New Gallery
Cost: $6 bookings essential
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Puanga, Kai Rau 

Kauwae, the national collective of Maori women artists presents an exhibition to acknowledge Puanga, the star that precedes Matariki
Date: 29 May - 27 June
Venue: Mangere Arts Centre Shop 17
Cost: TBC
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Pumahara Matariki art exhibition Matariki Art Exhibition

Pumahara is a community Matariki installation in partnership with the Auckland Museum, curatored by Natalie Couch and Janneen Love. The exhibition of work explores memory, process and the act of bring people together. This collective installation i...
Date: 23 June - 13 July
Venue: The Artstation
Cost: Free
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Rua - Digital Feature Premiere 

A special Auckland premiere of the new Screen Innovation, digital feature film “RUA.” Directed by Garth Watene, this independent feature film tells the story of a young boy searching for answers after the death of his mother. This screening will be f...
Date: Monday, 29 June 2009
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Auckland Central Library - Whare Wananga Level 3
Cost: Entry $5
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Short Fuse Matariki Maori Short Film Programme Short Film Programme

A national travelling programme of new contemporary Maori short films curated by Te Roopu Whakaata Maori i Te Wairoa – Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc. Presented in association with the New Zealand Film Commission and NZ On Air. Tangaroa God ...
Date: 1 night
Venue: Auckland Central Library - Whare Wananga Level 3
Cost: Entry $5
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Short Fuse Matariki short film programme 

Enjoy a Maori short film showcase of contemporary work. presented by Te Toi Whakaata – The Maori Media Lab, Matariki Short Fuse, co-hosted with MIC Rerehiko – Media and Interdisciplinary Arts Centre. Including the following short films: Tangaroa God...
Date: 1 night
Venue: Galatos
Cost: Entry $8 General $6 MIC membership
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Sir Plus & The Requirements 

Matariki is all about coming together with friends and family for a good time - what better chance to do so than at the newest old school cabaret? Hot on the heels of three sell-out shows at AK09, Tama Waipara presents Sir Plus and The Requirements, ...
Date: 15-16 July
Venue: Telstra Clear Pacific Event Centre
Cost: TBC
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Stardome Observatory Discover the Matariki stars

Experience the astronomical and cultural phenomena around the star cluster "Matariki". See the cluster in the June pre dawn sky and find out how, along with the cycle moon, it is used to mark the Maori New Year - Te Tau Hau.
Date: 2nd-30th June
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Cost: $16 Adults/ $8 Child
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Stardome Observatory Pre-dawn viewing of the Matariki stars from the Summit of Maungakiekie

Enjoy a guided pre-dawn walk up to the summit Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill ) to view the star cluster Matariki as it raises above the horizon. This will be followed by breakfast at the Stardome and a presentation of our Matariki Dawn Show in our Plane...
Date: Saturday, 20 June 2009
Time: 5.45am - 8.00am
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Cost: $35 Adult /$25 Child (12 and under)
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Stars on the horizon, celebrating Maori writing 

A literary event, brought to you by the Michael King Writer’s Centre, to encourage knowledge and understanding of Matariki, celebrate Maori writing and promote debate about the role of Matariki in New Zealand today.
Venue: The Depot Artspace
Cost: Free
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Storytelling Wednesdays 

Come along and hear ‘The Stars of Tane’ as told by Taini Drummond. Be entranced by this traditional Maori tale of the natural world. See the story come alive with songs, dance and puppetry. Suitable for kindergarten aged children.
Date: 8th, 15th and 22nd July 10.30-11.00am
Venue: Auditorium, Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts
Cost: Free
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Taioho Toi - Youth Art 

Waitakere Maori total immersion schools host an A4 Art workshop, producing art for a Matariki exhibition.
Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Time: 9.00am
Venue: Hoani Waititi Marae
Cost: Free
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Tama Ma contemporary dance performance 

Contempory dance work by two of New Zealand's leading Maori male performers, Tama Ma presents a cyclic tale, starting in birth and ending at the gates of heaven. Autobiographical in nature, Tama Ma revisits an array of the dancers life experiences, a...
Date: 24th - 28th of June , all performaces at 7:30pm
Venue: Maidment Theatre, University of Auckland
Cost: $32 $28 Consession Maidment booking office
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Taonga Puoro - Traditional Maori music workshop 

Te Kura Kaupapa o Hoani Waititi and Sunnyvale Primary School take part in a traditional Maori musical instrument workshop. The workshop is part of a community planting day at Sunnyvale Railway Station. The event is presented by McLaren Park, Henderso...
Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Time: 10.00am
Venue: Sunnyvale Railway Station
Cost: Free
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Te Aho Tuia (The Interlacing) G1 

Wearable art from local schools are showcased in a catwalk show on 9 July and will be on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. Artist discussion with Kate Sellar: 23 July at 10.30am.

Entry to the opening night is by donat...
Date: 9 July, 6.30pm - Opening 10 - 25 July – Exhibition dates Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm; Saturday 9.30am - 2pm
Venue: Uxbridge Creative Centre
Cost: Free
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Te Ahurei o Matariki exhibition 

The local community and local schools present an exhibition of art work at the West Coast Gallery.
Venue: West Coast Gallery
Cost: Free
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Te Huinga o Matariki ki Ruapotaka Marae - The Celebration of Matariki at Rupotaka Marae 

Te Huinga o Matariki planned for local whanau and all cultures to celebrate and acknowledge Matariki. Activities include Matauranga, Whakangahau,Toi and Taiao activities. Wednesday 24th June: Formal Launch of Matariki Clelebration and art sale. T...
Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2009
Date: Friday, 26 June 2009
Date: Saturday, 27 June 2009
Venue: Ruapotak Marae
Cost: Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Saturday 27 Free Friday 26 June Dinner $50 per person
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Te Marama Ngahuru Harvest Moon exhibition 

An interactive art exhibition celebrating Matariki. Visitors to the gallery are invited to create a star to add to a collaborative installation, a celebration of harvest and sustainability in a wide range of traditional and contemporary art forms.
Date: 20 June - 2 July
Venue: The Depot Artspace
Cost: Free
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Te Puao O Matariki 

Enjoy traditional and contemporary Maori cuisine and celebrate Matariki with food, live music, art and film. Featuring Whiromako Black, Soul Sista and Mahina Kaui. Parking available at North Shore AUT campus.
Date: 11 and 12 July 2009
Venue: Awataha Marae
Cost: Gold coin
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Te Raki Paewhenua Secondary School Kapa Haka 

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Date: Postponed until further notice
Venue: North Shore Events Centre
Cost: Gold coin donation
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Te Uri o Te Ao Matariki Exhibition

Artist Emily Karaka discusses her large and powerful painting Te Uri o Te Ao, which features in the exhibition Picturing History: Goldie to Cotton.
Date: Sunday, 28 June 2009
Time: 3.00pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery
Cost: Free
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Vegetable Cards Kids Club

Matariki is a time to plan for a spring garden and start to gather the seed and seedlings. So you don’t forget which seeds are which, we are going to design special cards for you to mark the vegetables you plant and we will also have seeds for you t...
Date: Sunday, 12 July 2009
Time: 11.00am & 2.00pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery - New Gallery
Cost: $6 bookings essential
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Wheturangitia Matariki 

Kauwae, the national collective of Maori women artists presents an exhibition to celebrate the rising of Matariki.
Date: 19 June - 12 July
Venue: Nathan Homestead
Cost: TBC
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Whirimako Black 

Jazz diva Whirimako Black makes her first Manukau appearance in this free performance to celebrate Matariki. New Zealand’s soul diva, Whirimako Black has built up a loyal jazz, blues and Maori fan base with her sublime reo Maori and English songs. Sh...
Date: Monday, 13 July 2009
Time: 7pm-8pm
Venue: Otara Music Arts Centre
Cost: Free
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Wishing Star Kids Club

Make a wish for the New Year when you see the new moon. But in case you miss out, we are going to make a wish card for you to remember. A one hour fun practical art making session designed for children aged 5 to 10 years.
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2009
Time: 11.00am & 2.00pm
Venue: Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery
Cost: $6 bookings essential
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