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Auckland's Matariki Festival June - JulyThe Matariki festival marks an important time on the Maori calendar, the Maori New Year. This festival has something for everyone, entertainment, workshops, arts & crafts and much more. June to July is a special time of year and Matariki gives us the opportunity to celebrate Aotearoa's Pacific New Year.
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Wednesday 01 June 2011 |
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Sunday 31 July 2011 |
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http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz/ |
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Matariki Celebrations
Heralded by the rising of the star constellation known as Matariki, the Maori New Year is a time for sharing kai, rituals, entertainment, hospitality and knowledge. The Matariki Festival is packed full of great events & activities across the Auckland region giving people of all cultures the chance to come together and celebrate this special time of year, unique to Aotearoa. |
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What's On
- 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.
- Enjoy breakfast and a 45 minute planetarium show, Matariki Dawn at the Stardome observatory & planetarium.
- Take the opportunity to enjoy a short film with whanau and friends by attending "Movies at the Marae"
- Come along and watch one of the many Kapa Haka performances & competitions
- Visit one of the many libraries holding Matariki storytime and listen to Maori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year. |
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Cultural Workshops
- Attend one of the many Maori cultural workshops. Start the day with a Powhiri & korero and then learn the art of flax weaving, poi making, hand games & Maori story telling.
- Te Reo Maori language & Waiata sessions will be held to help learn basic conversational Maori language.
- Learn how to prepare a traditional maori feast.
- Celebrate by learning the art of flying a kite, a highly symbolic connection to Matariki with kites seen as the connectors between the heavens & earth. |
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Accommodation and Transport
Accommodation is available in all the great motels and hotels in the area.
Use the links below to find:
Auckland Accommodation
Auckland Transport
Auckland Activities
Auckland Tours
Auckland Information (distances, weather etc)
Various venues around Auckland |
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