The Council has lots of amazing events planned for Matariki. Link . There are activities all over Auckland including plenty out West.
Closest to home, Arataki’s hosting a number of activites from 20 June – Sunday 19 July including exhibitions, lectures, walks, story telling and a Maori traditional reed boat making workshop! Check the website for full details including recommended ages, cost and booking details. Website Here
He Wāhi Ātaahua: A Beautiful Place
Auckland Council parks staff celebrate Matariki with a collection of photographs sharing their special places at work Date: Sat 20 June to Sun 19 July Venue: Arataki Visitor Centre Gallery
Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho: Treasures from the Past
An exhibition depicting traditional food gathering, preserving and storage methods Date: Sat 20 June to Sun 19 Jul y Venue:Arataki Visitor Centre Gallery
Te Hau ā Uru: Travelling Exhibition
This travelling show features the work of Te Kawerau a Maki artists: video work from Te Rongo Kirkwood and Tanya Ruka and the carving of John Collins and Sunnah Thompson
Date: Sat 20 June to Sun 19 July
Arataki Evening Talks
Join Rereata Makihi for discussions on Maramatanga – the Māori lunar calendar, ocean voyaging and celestial navigation
Date: Tues 30 June and Tues 14 July Cost : $10 (light supper provided)
Film series at Arataki
Three different films on different topics relevant to Māori, featuring Te Mana o Te Moana – The Pacific Voyagers, Hawaiian: the Legend of Eddie Aikau and Māori Short Films Cost: Koha
Mōkihi – Māori Traditional Reed Boat Workshop
Come and learn how to make a Mokihi (reed boat) from Raupo as Māori did in the past and renew this engaging tradition during Matariki Date: Sun 5 July Venue: Arataki Visitor Centre Lecture Room Cost $20
The Stories of Tāmaki – Ngā Pakiwaitara o Tāmaki
Hear some of the stories of Tāmaki as told by the decedents, with the backing of taonga puoro (flutes) Date: Fri 17 July Cost:Adult $10 Child $5