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MATARIKI AT PUKEPUKE

2 Jul 2022

9am - 3pm

Join us at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke for a FREE fun for the whole whānau. Celebrating Matariki 2022, we welcome everyone to get involved in a variety of workshops from traditional Māori craft to dance

Event type:

Cultural, Dance, Workshop/Seminar

Price:

Free

Venue:

Nathan Homestead Manurewa

Address:

70 Hill Road, Manurewa Auckland

Region:

Auckland

Post date:

Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 10:32

Have fun in the many of the day’s activities or by sharing in good company and taking in the day’s entertainment. A day focusing on Rangatiratanga, the festivities will center around celebrating our amazing community, connecting, sharing knowledge, and taking time to reflect on the past, present and future to celebrate the Māori new year. Stay tuned for a full schedule of the days activities through our Facebook or by joining our mail list.

Written by

Nathan Homestead

7 Apr 2022

Nathan Homestead is Manurewa's community arts centre. The historic Homestead was built in 1925 and is situated on nine acres of exquisite lawn and gardens. It has been kept in its original state and is a unique setting for all types of functions and occasions.

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6.00pm, Wednesday, 29 June

Cultural

Auckland Museum Institute presents an introduction to Matariki, Maramataka and Mātauranga

Dr Dan Hikuroa will talk about and engage in discussion regarding Matariki – its purpose and role in customary and contemporary society, about how it is situated within the Maramataka

Venue:

Horse and Trap

Auckland

5pm, daily

Cultural

Tīrama Mai

Tīrama Mai is a light festival like no other. Created to celebrate Puanga and Matariki, Tīrama Mai is designed to bring light to Ōtautahi during Matariki celebrations.

Venue:

Central Ōtautahi Christchurch

Canterbury

8.00-9.00am, Friday, 8 July

Live event

Creative Mornings Auckland presents Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas is a 20-year-old bird lover and artist with a passion for the environment, especially the impact that humans are having on it.

Venue:

Studio One

Auckland

The Human Kind / Lopdell Theatre Show / Matariki Festival / 7pm Sunday 10th July / Lopdell Theatre Titirangi/

7pm-8.30pm Sunday 10th July (Doors open at 6pm)

Live event

Solacium

The Human Kind presents 'Solacium', an immersive live music, audio-visual experience to saturate your senses, with 100% profits being donated to The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

Venue:

Lopdell Theatre Titirangi

Auckland

Various

Cultural

Matariki 2022 - Te Waipounamu (South Island) events

Matariki 2022 Guide - Te Waipounamu (South Island) events

Venue:

Various

Canterbury, Otago, Southland

Various

Cultural

Matariki 2022 - Te Ika-a-māui South (Wellington) events

Matariki Guide 2022 - Te Ika-a-māui South (Wellington) events

Venue:

Various

Wellington

Various

Cultural

Matariki 2022 - Te Ika-a-māui Central (Central North Island) events

Matariki 2022 Guide - more Te Ika-a-māui Central (Central North Island) events

Venue:

Various

National

Various

Cultural

Matariki 2022 - Te Ika-a-māui North (Northland and Auckland) events

Matariki 2022 Guide - Te Ika-a-māui North (Northland and Auckland) events

Venue:

Various

Northland, Auckland

Matariki on the Waterfront in 2021, people gather around a fire at Silo Park

Sat 2 July, 12pm–8pm & Sun 3 July, 12pm–5pm

Cultural

Matariki on the Waterfront

Matariki returns to Silo Park with two days of live music, kapa haka, workshops, installations, kai and a place of connection, remembrance and renewal for all ages.

Venue:

Silo Park

Auckland

Nationwide

Live event

Glow Show on tour 2022

The Glow Show’s magical glow-in-the-dark characters are getting ready to celebrate with you at 40 theatres around Aotearoa, alongside the first-ever nationwide Matariki holiday!

Venue:

Varies

National

21 June – 3 July 2022

Theatre

Scenes from a Yellow Peril by Nathan Joe

An uncomfortable, playful and enlightening provocation on racism and privilege in Aotearoa.

Venue:

ASB Waterfront Theatre

Auckland

POSTPONED

Live event

POSTPONED : Auckland Museum presents Toru Whā

Regretfully Toru Whā has been postponed due to illness. A new date will be announced once confirmed, and ticket holders will be advised.

Venue:

Te Ao Mārama South Atrium

Auckland

Mana Puriri, a manu rere kite designed by Ruth Woodbury, shown from above as it flies over grassland at twilight.

10am - 4pm, Mon - Sun, 24 June - 24 July

Art

Whiria: Ngā Manu Rere

A special pop-up exhibition of Manu Rere, traditionally-made flying kites, lands at Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa for Matariki.

Venue:

New Zealand Maritime Museum

Auckland

From 22 June

Public Art

Midnight Sun - a new public artwork by Sara Hughes

Midnight Sun - a new public artwork by Sara Hughes opening 22 June

Venue:

Willow and Wharf Streets, Tauranga City

Bay of Plenty

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

Exhibition

Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Wellington Museum's new ground floor exhibition

Venue:

Wellington Museum

Wellington

Club Burlesque A Champagne Soaked Extravaganza

Fridays, 7pm, July 1st - Sep 16th

Comedy

Club Burlesque

Escape to Auckland's most champagne soaked extravaganza!

Venue:

Las Vegas Nite Club

Auckland

10AM - 5PM Daily

Exhibition

Nature Boy: The Photography of Olaf Petersen

See your world through Olaf’s eyes. Explore the captivating work of award-winning photographer Olaf Petersen, one of Aotearoa's finest nature photographers.

Venue:

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland

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Nathan Homestead

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