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Matariki Festival.

Celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year, during Auckland's Matariki Festival 09.

Matariki is a time for sharing kai, rituals, entertainment, hospitality and knowledge.

There are loads of great events and activities happening across the Auckland region from 24 June to 24 July, giving people of all cultures the chance to come together, and celebrate this special time of year, unique to Aotearoa.

The Matariki Festival is packed full of great ways to celebrate Maori New Year.

Full programme are available on

Matariki Festival website >>
 

Matariki Fest 09 - Auckland city highlights


Matariki stargazing

Stardome Observatory, Royal Oak, Tuesday to Fridays, 1-30 June, 9pm - 10.30pm

Guided pre-dawn walk up Maungakiekie

Stardome Observatory, Royal Oak, 20 June, 5.45- 8am

Matariki Kite making

Auckland Art Gallery Kids Club, CBD, 21 June, 11.am and 2pm

Te Huinga o Matariki celebration

Ruapotak Marae, Glen Innes 24-27 June

Matariki playwrights hui 09

Tatai Hono Marae, Grafton, 26 - 27 June, powhiri at 6pm

Tama ma contemporary dance performance

Maidment Theatre, CBD, 24 - 28 June, Wednesday to Sunday, 7pm

Puuhamara Matariki exhibition

Artstation, Ponsonby, 24 June to 18 July

Short Fuse Matariki short film programme

Galatos, Newton, 25 June, 7pm

Matariki pick n mix performing arts

Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, CBD, 27 June, 11am

Te Uri o Te Ao Emily Karaka artist talk

Auckland Art Gallery, CBD, 28 June, 3pm

Short Fuse Matariki short film programme

Auckland Central library, CBD, 29-30 June

Patupaiarehe Workshops

Mika Haka Foundation Studio, Mt Roskill, 3 - 5 July, 1pm - 5pm

Kupu Rere Matariki Poetry Slam

The Classic comedy club, CBD - 12 July, 7.30pm

Manu tukutuku Maori kite making

Orakei Marae, 5 July, 10am

Wishing star workshop

Auckland Art Gallery Kids Club, CBD, 5 July, 11am and 2pm

Manu Aute Kite Day

Bastion Point, Orakei - 11 July, 10am - 4pm

Ko te pukaki planting day

Bastion Point, Orakei - 11 July, 10am

Vegetable planting cards

Auckland Art Gallery Kids Club, CBD, 12 July, 11am and 2pm

Matariki stargazing

Stardome Observatory, Royal Oak, 13 July, 7.30-9.30pm

Whakapapa family tree

Auckland Art Gallery Kids Club, CBD, 19 July, 11am and 2pm

Pot plant design

Auckland Art Gallery Kids Club, CBD, 26 July, 11am and 2pm

 

Music. Art. Learning. Community.

Key details

DATE: 24 June to 24 July 2009
PLACE: Throughout Auckland region

Celebrate Matariki at your local library

To see the events what your local library has to offer, visit

AUCKLAND CITY LIBRARIES WEBSITE >>

 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS


Matariki Native Noise 09
Music
Celebrate Matariki in the heart of the city centre with Native Noise, a concert with a full line up of leading Aotearoa musicians performing in the historic setting of the Auckland Town Hall. Headed by chart-topper Tiki and supported by a roots-reggae line-up of kiwi favourites, Katchafire, Three Houses Down and Cornerstone Roots, Native Noise is a favourite every Matariki Festival.
DATE:   Friday, 26 June 2009
TIME:   6pm
PLACE:   Auckland Town Hall,
Queen St,
City Centre
COST:   $35
CONTACT:   379 2020
Sir Plus and the Requirements
MusicStage and screen
Hot on the heels of three sell-out shows at Auckland Festival 09, Tama Waipara presents Sir Plus and The Requirements, in a fresh and exciting approach to the theatre and music of old school cabaret. Fusing musical icons such as Prince Tui Teka, Kid Creole and Burt Bacharach with a touch of funk and groove, the show takes its cue from Sergeant Pepper, with Sir Plus as ‘the long lost Polynesian cousin.’
DATE:   Wednesday, 15 July 2009 to
Thursday, 16 July 2009
TIME:   7pm
PLACE:   Telstra Clear Pacific Event Centre,
Manukau city
COST:   $25
Manu Aute kite day
LearningCommunityFree
Celebrate Matariki as people have done for hundreds of years – fly a kite! A day out for the family, it’s a great chance to try your hand at the art of traditional Maori kite making or make a whetu marama – star and enjoy Maori games and stories.
DATE:   Saturday, 11 July 2009
TIME:   10am-4pm
PLACE:   Takaparawha, Orakei Reserve,
end of Kupe Street,
Orakei
COST:   free
Nga Korero Tataki
Learning
Think globally, act locally – Maori style. This three-part sustainability symposium will explore the concept of sustainability through traditional and contemporary Maori thinking. Each night considers a number of case studies with experts in their fields looking at how the unique Maori worldview can contribute to the challenges facing local, national and international communities.
DATE:   Tuesday, 14 July 2009 to
Thursday, 16 July 2009
TIME:   7pm each evening
PLACE:   Waitakere City Council Chambers,
6 Henderson Valley Rd,
Henderson
COST:   Gold coin koha

Updated June 2009
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